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Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake Recipe

Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake Recipe


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4.9 from 25 reviews

  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake is a delightful blend of tangy lemon and sweet raspberries, perfect for any time of day. The moist and tender cake with bursts of fresh raspberries is topped with a zesty lemon glaze, making it a refreshing treat.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (tossed in 1 teaspoon flour)

Glaze:

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 12 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs, then mix in yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
  5. Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in raspberries.
  6. Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45–50 minutes. Cool before adding glaze.
  7. Make glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

Notes

  • If using frozen raspberries, do not thaw before adding to the batter. The flour helps keep the berries from sinking during baking.
  • This loaf can be frozen for up to 2 months—wrap tightly in plastic and foil.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg