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Lemon Raspberry Cream Cheese Snack Cake

A delightful and moist snack cake infused with fresh lemon and studded with raspberries, topped with a creamy cheese frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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). Grease and flour 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 milk, 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, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the raspberries.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. Stir in the lemon juice and vanilla extract.
  3. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added flavor, you can top the cake with additional fresh raspberries or lemon slices.

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