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Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Snack Cake

A deliciously moist snack cake infused with lemon flavor and studded with fresh raspberries, topped with a creamy cheese frosting.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries can substitute with frozen
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in the raspberries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract until smooth.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
  2. Slice and serve the cake, optionally garnishing with additional raspberries or lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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