Best Low Fat Lemon Raspberry Cake Recipes

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LEMON RASPBERRY CAKE



Lemon Raspberry Cake image

The Best Light and Fluffy Lemon Cake with Fresh Raspberries and a Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting.

Provided by Modern Honey - www.modernhoney.com

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup Canola Oil ((or vegetable or olive oil))
3 large Eggs
1 1/3 cup Buttermilk
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Zest
2 cups Sugar
2 cups Flour ((plus 2 Tablespoons more for the raspberries))
1 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
1 teaspoon Salt
1 1/2 cups Fresh Raspberries ((plus more for garnish))
1/2 cup Butter ((softened))
(1) 8-ounce pkg. Cream Cheese ((softened))
4 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
1/2 teaspoon Lemon Zest
1 cup Fresh Raspberries
Lemon Slices

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, add oil, eggs, buttermilk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Cream for 2 minutes.
  • In large bowl, add sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into egg mixture and fold.
  • In a small bowl, carefully toss raspberries with 2 Tablespoons of flour to coat them. This helps to keep the raspberries from sinking to the bottom. Fold into the batter.
  • Spray three 8-inch or three 9-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. You can also use two 9-inch pans but the baking time will be longer. Place batter into baking pans. If using three 8-inch pans, bake for 20-26 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. If using three 9-inch pans, bake for 19-23 minutes. If using two 9-inch pans, bake for 30-36 minutes. Cool.

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.

SIMPLE RASPBERRY LEMON CAKE



Simple Raspberry Lemon Cake image

This tender cake is incredibly easy to make yet looks elegant enough for company! It has the perfect balance of sweetness in the cake and tartness from the fresh raspberries. Leftovers will stay fresh for at least 3 days if tightly covered in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator.

Provided by Amy's Healthy Baking

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups (240g) whole wheat pastry flour or gluten-free flour*
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 ½ tbsp (10g) lemon zest ((about 1 very large))
1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
2 large egg whites, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup (60g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
½ cup (120mL) agave
¼ cup (60mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice ((about 1 very large))
¼ cup (60mL) nonfat milk
2 cups (280g) fresh raspberries ((about 1 ½ pints))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, and lightly coat a 9"-round springform pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. In a separate bowl, whisk together the butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix in the Greek yogurt, stirring until no large lumps remain. Stir in the agave and lemon juice. Alternate between adding the flour mixture and milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, and stirring just until incorporated. (For best results, add the flour mixture in 3 equal parts.)
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Arrange the raspberries in a circular pattern, beginning with the outer rim before finishing with the interior, and gently press each into the batter. (See the photos in the blog post above, where the raspberries were placed on their sides.) Bake at 350°F for 32-37 minutes. Place the cake pan onto a wire rack, and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing the sides of the pan. Let the cake cool completely before serving.

LEMON RASPBERRY CAKE



Lemon Raspberry Cake image

Ultra moist and flavorful Lemon Raspberry Cake!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 27

1 cup (2 sticks or 8 ounces) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/4 light brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon pure lemon extract (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature
2 and 1/2 cups cake flour
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
1/2 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 and 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries, if using frozen, do not thaw first
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 block (8 ounces) full-fat cream cheese, a little softer than room temperature
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, a little softer than room temperature
4 cups confectioners' sugar, more if needed
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pure lemon extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sour cream
1/2 cup raspberry preserves
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 cup fresh raspberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Cut out two 9-inch round segments of parchment paper to line your cake pans with. Spray each pan generously - sides and bottom - with nonstick cooking spray, then place the parchment paper cut out in the bottom of the pans and spray again. It's important to make sure every bit of pan and paper are sprayed so your cakes don't get stuck. Set pans aside.
  • In a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), combine the butter, both sugars, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla extract; beat on medium speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes (don't skimp on time here!). Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, mixing well to evenly combine the ingredients. Add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until everything is just barely combined. You should still see some lumps and dry streaks. Turn mixer off. Add in the milk, sour cream, and lemon juice; use a rubber spatula to fold the ingredients into the mixture, stirring until everything is incorporated, but being sure not to overmix. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, gently toss the raspberries with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Add the raspberries, and any remaining flour, to the batter and fold in by hand, using a rubber spatula, until just combined. Again, be sure not to over mix! Over mixing is very easy to do, and will result in a dry, dense cake.
  • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tops are firm and slightly golden, and a cake tester (or toothpick) inserted in the center comes out clean, or with a few moist (but not wet) crumbs clinging to it.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before gently running a knife around the edges to loosen any stuck bits, then turning them out onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
  • While the cakes cool, you can make the frosting.

LEMON-RASPBERRY CAKE



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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

RASPBERRY LEMON CAKE



Raspberry Lemon Cake image

Want a change from chocolate cake? Try this elegant lemon cake...it's packed with refreshing lemon flavor, from the cake to the homemade lemon curd and creamy frosting. It won a blue-ribbon at an Alaska State Fair and it's definitely a winner with me.-Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 30

3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
CAKE:
1 package (3 ounces) lemon gelatin
1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup canola oil
1-3/4 cups sugar, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
FROSTING:
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons butter, softened
3-3/4 to 4 cups confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
Fresh raspberries, optional

Steps:

  • For lemon curd, in a heavy saucepan, beat eggs and sugar. Stir in the lemon juice, butter and lemon zest. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 15 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Cool for 10 minutes. Cover and chill for 1-1/2 hours or until thickened., For cake, preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin in boiling water; set aside to cool., In a large bowl, cream beat butter, oil and 1-1/2 cups sugar until blended, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in gelatin mixture, lemon juice, lemon zest and extracts. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to the butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition., Pour into three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes., In a microwave-safe bowl, combine lemonade concentrate and remaining sugar. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Poke holes in warm cakes with a fork; pour lemonade mixture over cakes. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest and vanilla; beat until blended., To assemble, place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with 6 tablespoons raspberry jam. Repeat. Top with remaining cake layer. Spread about 1/2 cup lemon curd over top of cake (save remaining curd for another use)., Spread frosting over sides of cake and pipe a shell border along the top and bottom edges. Garnish with raspberries if desired. Chill 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792 calories, Fat 32g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 122g carbohydrate (97g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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