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Raspberry Cream Layer Cake


  • Author: mia-harper
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful dessert that captures the essence of spring and summer with fluffy layers, whipped cream, and juicy raspberries.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine the flour and baking powder in a bowl, then add this mixture alternately with the milk to the creamed butter mixture.
  5. Fold in the fresh raspberries gently, then pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, testing for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks.
  8. Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, then spread between layers and on top of the cake.
  9. Garnish with additional raspberries for a beautiful presentation.

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Can substitute fresh raspberries with thawed frozen raspberries.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg