Lemon Cake with Raspberry Mousse

Health score
2%
Lemon Cake with Raspberry Mousse
130 min.
16
289kcal

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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, layered with luscious raspberry pie filling and topped with a light, airy mousse, is sure to impress at any gathering.

Imagine serving a slice of this vibrant cake at your next celebration, where the bright yellow of the lemon cake contrasts beautifully with the rich red of the raspberry filling. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors, making it a refreshing choice for warm weather or any occasion that calls for a touch of sweetness. With a preparation time of just over two hours, this recipe is manageable yet rewarding, allowing you to create a dessert that feels special without overwhelming your schedule.

Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a brunch, or simply treating yourself and your loved ones, this Lemon Cake with Raspberry Mousse is sure to be a showstopper. Garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves, it not only tastes divine but also looks stunning on any dessert table. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress your guests with this delightful dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful!

Ingredients

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

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • knife
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F 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

Calories289kcal
Protein5.54%
Fat36.5%
Carbs57.96%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.56
Glycemic Load
1.07
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.8482608276865%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
27.46mg
Petunidin
0.19mg
Delphinidin
0.79mg
Malvidin
0.08mg
Pelargonidin
0.59mg
Peonidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.79mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
2.11mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.32mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.63mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:288.75kcal
14.44%
Fat:12.02g
18.49%
Saturated Fat:6.42g
40.11%
Carbohydrates:42.93g
14.31%
Net Carbohydrates:38.34g
13.94%
Sugar:22.14g
24.6%
Cholesterol:57.55mg
19.18%
Sodium:283.23mg
12.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.1g
8.2%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.74%
Vitamin C:16.52mg
20.02%
Fiber:4.6g
18.39%
Phosphorus:161.68mg
16.17%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.13%
Calcium:121.13mg
12.11%
Folate:40.11µg
10.03%
Vitamin K:9.05µg
8.62%
Vitamin A:424.39IU
8.49%
Vitamin E:1.25mg
8.3%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.49%
Iron:1.34mg
7.47%
Selenium:4.94µg
7.05%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.76%
Vitamin B5:0.57mg
5.68%
Copper:0.11mg
5.29%
Magnesium:21.1mg
5.27%
Potassium:172.14mg
4.92%
Vitamin D:0.72µg
4.78%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.5%
Zinc:0.57mg
3.79%
Vitamin B12:0.21µg
3.51%