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Raspberry Cream Cheese Layer Cake

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A light yet indulgent layered cake featuring tender vanilla layers, creamy tangy cream cheese frosting, and bright raspberry filling—perfect for celebrations and elegant gatherings.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: undefined
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 slices
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  6. For the raspberry layer: puree raspberries with sugar and lemon juice, then strain to remove seeds. Chill.
  7. For frosting: beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until creamy. Add heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until spreadable.
  8. To assemble: place one cake layer on a plate, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting, then a thin layer of raspberry puree. Top with second layer.
  9. Apply a crumb coat of frosting and chill 15 minutes. Frost top and sides smoothly.
  10. Decorate with fresh raspberries and a drizzle or spiral of raspberry puree.
  11. Chill another 15–30 minutes to set, then slice and serve.

Notes

  • Add lemon zest to batter or filling for citrus brightness.
  • Use mixed berries in the puree for variety.
  • Brush cake layers with thin ganache or chocolate before filling for richness.
  • Use gluten-free 1:1 flour for a GF cake.
  • Chill layers before frosting for cleaner assembly.

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