Description
A bright and tender layered lemon-yogurt cake studded with raspberries and finished with tangy lemon buttercream—light, refreshing, and perfect for tea time or special occasions!
Ingredients
9 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 lemon (about 2 Tbsp)
3 large eggs, separated
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all‑purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 cup plain Greek yogurt (can use vanilla yogurt)
1½ cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
For the lemon buttercream:
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
5 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (add more for softer consistency)
Optional: 1 small drop yellow gel food coloring
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Butter and flour two 8‑inch cake pans (lining bottoms with parchment rounds helps ensure release)
In a large bowl, cream together 9 Tbsp butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract
In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
Gently fold the dry mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with Greek yogurt, until just combined
Beat egg whites until soft peaks form, then fold them into the batter gently to preserve airiness
Coat one-third of the raspberries with a tablespoon of flour and gently fold into batter to prevent sinking
Divide batter evenly between pans, top with remaining raspberries and extra lemon zest for garnish
Bake for about 30 minutes (up to 50 minutes in conventional ovens) until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean; let cool 10 minutes in pans before turning out onto wire racks
For the frosting: beat butter until smooth, then gradually add confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice until fluffy and spreadable. Adjust sweetness or tartness as needed; tint with food coloring if desired
Once cake layers are fully cool, frost between layers, then top and sides. Chill before slicing if preferred
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: ~30–50 minute
- Category: Dessert