Lemon-Raspberry Cake
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Updated Feb 19, 2026
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 freeze-dried raspberries and lemon peel for a showstopping final look. Serve at your next springtime gathering and your guest will surely be impressed!
Lemon-Raspberry Cake
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- Prep Time 10 min
- Total 1 hr 45 min
- Servings 16
- Ingredients 9
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 box Betty Crocker™ Delights Super Moist™ Lemon Cake Mix
- Water, vegetable oil, and eggs called for on cake mix box
Filling
- 6 tablespoons raspberry preserves
Frosting
- 1 1/4 cups butter, softened
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Decoration, if desired
- Freeze-dried raspberries
- Lemon peel curls
Instructions
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Step1Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or lightly spray bottoms only of three 9-inch round cake pans.
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Step2
In a large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, and eggs with an electric mixer on low speed for 2 minutes (do not overbeat). Divide batter evenly among pans.
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Step3
Bake 15 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
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Step4
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread 3 tablespoons raspberry preserves over the top of the cake to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Top with second cake layer. Spread remaining 3 tablespoons raspberry preserves over the top of the cake to within 1/2 inch of the edge. Top with third cake layer.
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Step5
In a medium bowl, beat butter, lemon peel, and lemon juice on medium speed for 30 seconds. Gradually beat in powdered sugar. Beat 2 to 3 minutes longer or until light and fluffy.
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Step6
Spread frosting over side and top of cake.
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Step7
Decorate with raspberries and lemon peel. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition
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