Description
A delicious marbled cake combining the flavors of raspberry and lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries, pureed and strained
- Pink or red food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Non-stick cooking spray for the pan
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Pan
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– Grease a Bundt pan with non-stick spray and lightly dust with flour. - Mix Dry Ingredients
– In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. - Cream Butter and Sugar
– In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. - Add Eggs and Vanilla
– Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
– Stir in the vanilla extract. - Incorporate Sour Cream and Lemon
– Mix in the sour cream, lemon zest, and lemon juice until combined. - Combine with Dry Ingredients
– Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. - Divide and Color the Batter
– Divide the batter into two portions.
– Stir the raspberry puree into one portion. Add a drop of food coloring if desired to enhance the pink color. - Create the Marble Effect
– Alternately spoon the lemon and raspberry batters into the prepared Bundt pan.
– Use a knife to gently swirl the batters together for a marble effect. - Bake
– Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. - Cool and Serve
– Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
– Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- If you don’t have fresh raspberries, you can use store-bought raspberry puree.
- To avoid over-baking, start checking for doneness at the 50-minute mark.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice