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Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake

A moist and dense pound cake combining tart raspberries and zesty lemons, topped with a luscious lemon cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
For the frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice for frosting

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour your Bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Gently fold in fresh raspberries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and powdered sugar. Gradually add in lemon juice until achieving a smooth and creamy consistency.
  2. Once the cake has cooled completely, generously frost it with the lemon cream cheese frosting.

Notes

For best results, avoid overfilling the Bundt pan to allow for rising. Enjoy with vanilla bean ice cream or fresh berries.