Best 9 Lemon Raspberry Streusel Cake Recipes

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? Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of a tangy lemon and sweet raspberry streusel cake, a delightful treat that will captivate your taste buds. Made with a tender and moist vanilla cake base, infused with bursts of lemon zest and topped with a generous layer of sweet raspberry filling, this cake is a harmonious blend of citrusy tang and fruity sweetness. Each bite is further enhanced by the crunchy streusel topping, adding an irresistible textural contrast to the soft cake and creamy filling. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article aims to guide you in creating the perfect lemon raspberry streusel cake that will impress your friends and family at any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON-RASPBERRY STREUSEL CAKE



Lemon-Raspberry Streusel Cake image

Buttery almond streusel tops the luscious, raspberry-studded lemon cream in these very special bars. If desired, an icing made with 1 cup powdered sugar and 3 teaspoons lemon juice may be drizzled over the cooled bars.-Jeanne Holt, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup lemon curd
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 cup fresh raspberries
STREUSEL:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
1/4 cup cold butter
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside 1 cup batter., Spread remaining batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine cream cheese and lemon curd; spoon over batter. In a small bowl, beat jam; stir in raspberries. Drop by tablespoonfuls over lemon mixture. Drop reserved batter by tablespoonfuls over top., For streusel, in a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and almonds. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter., Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over cake.

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LEMON RASPBERRY CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Lemon Raspberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pans
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup whole milk
1 stick unsalted butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest plus 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup raspberry jam
About 1 1/2 cups raspberries

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter two 9-inch cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper and butter the paper.
  • Combine the butter, granulated sugar, oil, lemon zest and vanilla together in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat the eggs in, one at a time. Beat in the lemon juice.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl.
  • Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture in 3 batches, alternating with the milk and beginning and ending with the flour.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the center of the oven until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then run a thin knife around the edges of the pans and invert onto racks to cool completely.
  • For the frosting and filling: Beat the butter, cream cheese, lemon zest and juice and vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until very smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until incorporated and smooth. Separate 1 cup of the frosting to a bowl. Mix the jam into the cup of frosting.
  • Spread the raspberry frosting on top of one cake layer. Arrange most of the raspberries on top (reserve 7 or 8 for the top of the cake). Carefully put the second cake layer on top. Take about 1 cup of the remaining plain frosting and use it to cover the entire cake in a thin, even layer (it is okay if it looks messy). Refrigerate the cake until the frosting is firm, about 20 minutes. Use the remaining frosting to evenly cover the cake. Mound the remaining raspberries in the center and serve.

2-TIER LEMON RASPBERRY CAKE



2-Tier Lemon Raspberry Cake image

Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 30 to 40 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 boxes (18.25 ounces each) lemon cake mix
3 3/4 cups grape juice
1 (1-ounce) bottle Champagne extract*
3 containers (12 ounces each) fluffy white or lemon frosting
1 jar raspberry jam
1 1/3 cups lemon curd, stirred to loosen
Several bunches mini green grapes
Powdered sugar
1 (14-inch diameter) round cake pan with-3-inch high sides
1 (10-inch diameter) round cake pan with 3- inch high sides
1 (6-inch diameter) round cake pan with 3-inch high sides
3 cardboard cake rounds (1 (14-inch), 1 (10-inch) and 1 (6-inch))
3/8-inch diameter plastic dowel rods
Parchment paper

Steps:

  • Cake Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray each cake pan with non-stick cooking spray, line with parchment paper and spray again. Follow directions on cake mix boxes to create 3 cakes of each size, but substitute grape juice for water in cake recipes. Bake each cake as per directions on box or until toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on cooling racks and cool completely. After removing cakes from pans and parchment paper, cut each cake in half horizontally and level off tops of each section by slicing thin layer off top.
  • Filling and Frosting Preparations: In a large bowl, combine frosting with a few drops of Champagne extract, stirring well. For each size cake, place bottom layer atop cardboard round of matching diameter. Pipe a ring of lemon frosting around top edges of bottom layer. Fill in center with raspberry jam. Stack next layer of cake atop this and repeat ring of frosting. Fill in center with lemon curd. Stack top layer of cake atop this with smooth edges facing upward. Spread icing over entirety of cake. Repeat this process to create a 14-inch cake, a 10-inch cake, and a 6-inch cake, which will make up finished wedding cake. Stack layered cakes atop one another from largest to smallest.
  • To Assemble: Without removing the cardboard rounds from underneath the cakes, place the 14 inch cake onto serving platter. Cut dowel rods into 5 sections the height of the 14 inch cake, and 5 sections the height of the 10 inch cake. Carefully insert 4 dowel rods around the middle perimeter of the 14-inch cake and 1 in the middle. Stack the 10-inch cake atop the 14-inch cake. Repeat dowel insertion process for the10-inch cake. Stack the 6-inch cake atop the 10-inch cake. Cover up cardboard by piping icing around perimeter base of each cake. Dust mini green grapes liberally with powdered sugar and adorn cakes with them. Further adorn cake with white ribbon. Find mate, wed, serve.
  • *Champagne extract is available at most specialty baking and cake decorating stores. .

RASPBERRY STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



Raspberry Streusel Coffee Cake image

One of my mother's friends used to bring this over at the holidays, and it never lasted long. With tangy raspberry filling, tender cake and crunchy topping, it has become a favorite at our house. -Amy Mitchell, Sabetha, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

3-1/2 cups unsweetened raspberries
1 cup water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
BATTER:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook raspberries and water over medium heat 5 minutes. Add lemon juice. Combine sugar and cornstarch; stir into fruit mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool., Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in eggs, sour cream and vanilla (batter will be stiff). , Spread half into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Spread raspberry filling over batter; spoon remaining batter over filling. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. , Bake 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 20g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

LEMON-RASPBERRY CAKE



Lemon-Raspberry Cake image

A spring dessert that's sheer perfection? This lemon-raspberry cake is it! Three deliciously moist layers of lemon cake balance between juicy red raspberry preserves for sweet-tart flavor combo that can't be beat. Once frosted in a homemade lemon buttercream, this elegant confection is adorned with fresh raspberries and lemon zest for a showstopping final look. Serve at your next springtime gathering and your guest will surely be impressed!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ lemon cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
6 tablespoons raspberry preserves
1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, softened
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or lightly spray bottoms only of three 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 2 minutes (do not overbeat). Pour into pans.
  • Bake 15 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Fill layers with raspberry preserves. To make frosting, in medium bowl, beat butter, lemon peel and lemon juice on medium speed 30 seconds. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat 2 to 3 minutes longer or until light and fluffy. Frost side and top of cake with frosting. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg, Sugar 37 g, TransFat 1/2 g

ONE-BOWL LEMON-RASPBERRY CAKE



One-Bowl Lemon-Raspberry Cake image

Bright-colored and beautiful, this lemony cake is proof that an eye-catching dessert doesn't have to be complicated. Starting with a box of Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix and flavored with zingy lemon juice, this vibrant treat only takes 8 ingredients and 20 minutes of prep time-talk about easy! Right before baking, the tender citrusy cake is studded with juicy raspberries resulting in a dreamy spring treat that's worthy of being served at all of your spring parties. Add a drizzle of sweet vanilla frosting for a dazzling final touch!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 eggs
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon peel
2 cups fresh raspberries
1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16-oz container)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, sour cream, melted butter, lemon juice, eggs and lemon peel with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour in pan. Sprinkle raspberries on top.
  • Bake 26 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 10 to 15 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle over top of cake. Let stand about 1 1/2 hours or until set. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

RASPBERRY LEMON STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE



Raspberry Lemon Streusel Coffee Cake image

This can also be made with cranberries or blueberries, and orange instead of lemon. Its turns out great regardless. For added sweetness, top with your favorite powdered sugar glaze.

Provided by StressBake

Categories     Breads

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg
1/2 cup sugar, plus
3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon applesauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 teaspoons grated lemon zest, divided
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups raspberries
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375.
  • Beat egg in large bowl. Add 1/2 cup sugar, milk, apple sauce, lemon juice, 2 tsp lemon zest, and almond extract; mix thoroughly.
  • Add 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt; stir, being careful not to overmix.
  • Pour into greased 8x8 pan.
  • Add berries over batter.
  • Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour, 3 tbs sugar, 1 tsp lemon zest. Cut in Butter. Sprinkle mixture over berries.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
  • ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.1, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 44, Sodium 372.5, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 25, Protein 5.5

LEMON SHEET CAKE WITH RASPBERRY WHIPPED CREAM



Lemon Sheet Cake With Raspberry Whipped Cream image

This lovely cake was inspired by the colors and flavors of pink lemonade. Don't be tempted to skip the first step of this recipe, which asks you to rub lemon zest into granulated sugar: The sugar granules help release the essential oils in the zest, making for a brighter lemon flavor and fragrance. (If you're really short on time, you can skip using your hands and just mix with the paddle attachment inside the mixer bowl on low speed for 1 minute.) Slather this sunny cake with swoopy, easy-to-make raspberry whipped cream then serve as is, or dressed up with lemon zest or sprinkles.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 1 (9-by-13-inch) cake

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups/400 grams granulated sugar
3 lemons, zested (about 5 tablespoons), plus 1/3 cup/80 milliliters lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
4 cups/510 grams all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), at room temperature
1/2 cup/120 milliliters vegetable oil
6 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups/300 milliliters buttermilk, at room temperature
12 ounces/340 grams (about 2 3/4 heaping cups) raspberries (thawed, if frozen)
3/4 cup/150 grams granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups/360 milliliters heavy cream
Lemon zest or sprinkles, for finishing (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch pan with nonstick spray, then line the pan with parchment paper. Lightly coat the parchment paper with nonstick spray.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, use your hands to rub together the sugar and lemon zest.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the butter and oil to the bowl with the lemon sugar, and transfer it to the mixer. Using the paddle attachment, cream the mixture on medium speed until light and fluffy, 4 to 5 minutes. With the mixer running, add the lemon juice in a slow, steady stream and mix until well combined, 1 minute more. Scrape the bowl well.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on medium speed until each is incorporated before adding the next, about 1 to 2 minutes each. Scrape the bowl well every two to three additions.
  • Add half of the flour mixture and mix on low speed until fully incorporated. With the mixer running on low speed, add the buttermilk in a slow, steady stream, and mix until fully incorporated. Add the remaining flour and mix until it's evenly incorporated.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Transfer to the oven and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 27 to 32 minutes. Cool completely.
  • While the cake cools, make the frosting: In a medium bowl, mash the raspberries with a potato masher or large fork until broken down. Stir in 1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar, and let macerate for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Strain the raspberry mixture. (You should have at least 3/4 cup/180 milliliters juice. Reserve any excess for cocktails, stir it into sparkling water, or drizzle over ice cream.)
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream and the remaining 1/4 cup/50 grams granulated sugar on medium speed until the mixture reaches soft peaks, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • With the mixer still running on medium speed, pour the raspberry juice into the mixer in a slow, steady stream. (Reduce splattering by pouring away from the moving whisk.) Continue to whip until the mixture forms peaks, about 30 seconds to 1 minute more.
  • Spoon the frosting over the cooled cake and spread into an even layer. If desired, garnish with lemon zest and sprinkles.

LEMON BLUEBERRY STREUSEL CAKE



Lemon Blueberry Streusel Cake image

I made the Raspberry Rapsody Chocolate Streusel Cake (#94465) and this is my variation. Wonderful, really!!!! The perfect summertime cake.

Provided by C in PA

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (510 g) package yellow cake mix
1 (4 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
1 cup water or 1 cup milk
1/4 cup oil
4 eggs
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups fresh blueberries or 2 cups frozen blueberries
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons half-and-half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Grease and flour a 13"x9" pan.
  • For the streusel: In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients, and mix until crumbly.
  • Set aside.
  • In another bowl, mix berries and sugar.
  • Set aside.
  • For the cake: In a large bowl, combine all the cake ingredients, except the berries and sugar.
  • Beat at low speed until moistened, beat for 2 minutes more at medium speed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Spread the berries over the batter.
  • Sprinkle the streusel over the cake.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until cake tests done.
  • Cool for 1 or more hours, or until completely cool.
  • In small bowl, whisk all glaze ingredients together.
  • Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.3, Fat 11.6, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 61.8, Sodium 340.7, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 39.3, Protein 3.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons and raspberries: Fresh lemons and raspberries will give your cake the best flavor. If you can't find fresh raspberries, you can use frozen raspberries that have been thawed and drained.
  • Zest the lemons before juicing them: Zesting the lemons before juicing them will give you more lemon flavor in your cake. Be sure to use a microplane zester so that you get the finest zest.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, which will make your cake light and airy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time: Adding the eggs one at a time will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Mix in the dry ingredients gradually: Mixing in the dry ingredients gradually will help to prevent the batter from becoming too thick.
  • Do not overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that your cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This lemon raspberry streusel cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The cake is moist and flavorful, with a sweet and tart filling. The streusel topping adds a crunchy and buttery texture. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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