Lemon Cake with Raspberry Mousse

Lemon Cake with Raspberry Mousse
130 min.
16
260kcal

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Indulge in a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the zesty brightness of lemon with the sweet-tart flavor of raspberries. Our Lemon Cake with Raspberry Mousse is not just a treat for the taste buds; it’s a feast for the eyes as well. This stunning cake is ideal for any occasion, whether you're celebrating a birthday, hosting a summer gathering, or simply treating yourself to something special.

With a light and fluffy lemon cake as its base, this recipe utilizes a convenient cake mix, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve impressive results. The addition of buttermilk and fresh lemon peel elevates the flavor, creating a moist and aromatic cake that pairs beautifully with the luscious raspberry mousse. The mousse, made from whipped cream and raspberry pie filling, adds a creamy texture and vibrant color, making each slice a visual delight.

As you layer the cake with raspberry filling and frost it with the mousse, you’ll find that this dessert not only tastes divine but also looks stunning on any dessert table. Garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dessert that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • box lemon cake mix 
  • cup buttermilk 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  •  eggs 
  • cups peach pie filling (from 21-oz can)
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream 
  • serving raspberries fresh
  • leaves mint leaves 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or spray two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans. In large bowl, beat cake mix, buttermilk, oil, lemon peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  2. Pour into pans.
  3. Bake as directed on box. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pans to loosen cakes; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate.
  5. Spread 3/4 cup of the pie filling over cake layer to within 1/4 inch of edge. Top with second layer, rounded side up.
  6. In chilled medium bowl, beat whipping cream with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Beat in remaining 1 1/4 cups pie filling on low speed just until blended. Frost side and top of cake with raspberry mousse.
  7. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves. Store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein5.2%
Fat39.79%
Carbs55.01%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.56
Glycemic Load
0.28
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
5.1700000140978%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.72mg
Petunidin
0.01mg
Delphinidin
0.05mg
Pelargonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.13mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:259.5kcal
12.97%
Fat:11.65g
17.92%
Saturated Fat:6.41g
40.04%
Carbohydrates:36.24g
12.08%
Net Carbohydrates:35.3g
12.84%
Sugar:19.65g
21.84%
Cholesterol:57.55mg
19.18%
Sodium:282.67mg
12.29%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.43g
6.85%
Phosphorus:145.37mg
14.54%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.88%
Calcium:107.07mg
10.71%
Vitamin A:405.82IU
8.12%
Folate:28.3µg
7.07%
Selenium:4.82µg
6.89%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.29%
Iron:0.96mg
5.31%
Vitamin E:0.76mg
5.04%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.9%
Vitamin D:0.72µg
4.78%
Vitamin K:4.67µg
4.44%
Vitamin B3:0.82mg
4.08%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.83%
Fiber:0.94g
3.76%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.51%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.96%
Copper:0.06mg
2.76%
Potassium:87.21mg
2.49%
Zinc:0.33mg
2.21%
Magnesium:8.72mg
2.18%
Vitamin C:1.78mg
2.16%