LEMON SNACK CAKE WITH RASPBERRY-CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

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There's so much to love about snacking cakes, those single-layer confections meant to be sliced into any time of day. Here lemon juice and zest brighten the batter, and ground freeze-dried raspberries give classic cream-cheese frosting a natural rosy tint. Pile on whole berries, and help yourself.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield Serves 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2/3 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 1/3 cup fresh juice
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla paste or extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/4 ounce freeze-dried raspberries (1/3 cup), finely ground
Fresh raspberries, for serving

Steps:

  • For the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush a 9-inch round cake pan with butter. Line bottom with parchment; brush with butter. Dust with flour, tapping out excess.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another, stir together milk and lemon juice. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter with lemon zest, granulated sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time.
  • Reduce speed to low; beat in flour mixture in three additions, alternating with milk mixture, just until no dry flour remains (do not overmix). Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top. Bake until cake is golden and springs back when gently pressed, about 40 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack; let cool 20 minutes. Turn cake out onto rack, remove parchment, and let cool completely.
  • For the Frosting: In a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in confectioners' sugar and freeze-dried berries until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over top of cake. Decorate with fresh berries. Cake is best served on the same day, but can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 2 days.

Alex Njuguna
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I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good! The raspberry cream cheese frosting really made it.


Daniel Reigle
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This cake was a lot of work, but it was worth it! It was so delicious and everyone loved it.


Kate Baby
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The frosting was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I'll use less lemon juice next time.


Natalie Cantu
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The cake was a bit dry. I think I should have added more liquid to the batter.


Md Robiul Ahamed
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar in the frosting next time.


mr_umairsahil yousafzai
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's the best lemon snack cake I've ever had!


Riad Zarkawy
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This cake is definitely a keeper! I'll be making it again and again for all my special occasions.


Mr Musa
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The cake turned out beautifully! It was golden brown and perfectly risen. The frosting was smooth and creamy, and it held its shape well on the cake.


Emmanueĺ Munji
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This cake was so easy to make! I loved that I didn't have to use any special equipment or ingredients. The instructions were clear and concise, and I had no trouble following them.


Jo Jo Polizzi
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The lemon snack cake with raspberry cream cheese frosting was a hit! It was incredibly moist and fluffy, with a delightful burst of lemon flavor that wasn't too overpowering. The raspberry cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement, adding a cr