Description
Lemon Raspberry Sheet Cake is the perfect summer dessert that combines bright, zesty lemon flavors with sweet, juicy raspberries. This easy-to-make cake is moist and fluffy, making it ideal for gatherings, birthdays, or simply enjoying at home. With minimal cleanup and a delightful burst of flavor in every bite, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (or thawed frozen raspberries)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Create a well in the center and add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and softened butter; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the raspberries without crushing them.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting with powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract. - You can substitute raspberries with blueberries or strawberries based on preference.