Lemon-Raspberry Celebration Cake

Health score
4%
Lemon-Raspberry Celebration Cake
180 min.
8
1075kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon-Raspberry Celebration Cake, a perfect dessert for any special occasion! This stunning cake combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the sweet-tart essence of fresh raspberries, creating a harmonious balance that will tantalize your taste buds. With its moist layers and luscious frosting, this cake is not just a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes.

Imagine serving this beautiful cake at your next gathering, where the vibrant colors and enticing aroma will surely impress your guests. The rich Irish cream liqueur adds a unique depth to the cake, while the fluffy buttercream frosting, infused with raspberry jam, elevates each slice to a new level of decadence. Topped with fresh raspberries and mint leaves, this cake is a showstopper that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, an anniversary, or simply the joy of baking, this Lemon-Raspberry Celebration Cake is the perfect centerpiece. With a preparation time of just three hours, you can easily whip up this delightful dessert and create lasting memories with your loved ones. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to impress with this exquisite cake that embodies the spirit of celebration!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • tablespoons cornstarch 
  •  eggs 
  • servings mint leaves fresh
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • box jell-o lemon flavor pudding & pie filling instant (4-serving size)
  • cup baileys irish cream 
  • box lemon cake mix 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • cups powdered sugar 
  • servings raspberries fresh
  • 10 oz raspberries red frozen organic thawed cascadian farm®
  • 0.3 cup raspberry jam red seedless
  • cup cream sour
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F (325F for dark or nonstick pans). Spray 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, beat all cake ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally, until well blended.
  2. Pour batter into pans.
  3. Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove cakes from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. Meanwhile, drain thawed raspberries, reserving juice in 2-cup measuring cup. Set raspberries aside.
  5. Add enough water to juice to measure 1 1/4 cups. In 2-quart saucepan, mix granulated sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in juice mixture with whisk.
  6. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and bubbly.
  7. Remove from heat; transfer to medium bowl. Stir in lemon juice. Gently fold in reserved raspberries. Cover; refrigerate until chilled.
  8. In large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. On low speed, beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until blended.
  9. Add raspberry jam and vanilla; beat until frosting is smooth and spreadable.
  10. Place 1 cake layer on serving plate; spread with desired amount of raspberry filling. Top with second layer. Frost side and top of cake with thin layer of frosting to seal in crumbs. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Frost cake with remaining frosting.
  11. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1075kcal
Protein3.09%
Fat38.91%
Carbs58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.39
Glycemic Load
12.45
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
16.452608720116%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
43.68mg
Petunidin
0.3mg
Delphinidin
1.26mg
Malvidin
0.12mg
Pelargonidin
0.94mg
Peonidin
0.11mg
Catechin
1.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.44mg
Epicatechin
3.36mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.52mg
Eriodictyol
0.34mg
Hesperetin
0.19mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1074.79kcal
53.74%
Fat:46.07g
70.87%
Saturated Fat:22.99g
143.7%
Carbohydrates:154.47g
51.49%
Net Carbohydrates:147.23g
53.54%
Sugar:113.15g
125.73%
Cholesterol:159.84mg
53.28%
Sodium:700.81mg
30.47%
Alcohol:4.15g
100%
Alcohol %:1.44%
100%
Protein:8.24g
16.47%
Manganese:0.8mg
39.76%
Vitamin C:27.07mg
32.81%
Phosphorus:304.13mg
30.41%
Fiber:7.24g
28.97%
Vitamin K:28.51µg
27.15%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.82%
Vitamin A:1081.02IU
21.62%
Calcium:214.48mg
21.45%
Vitamin E:3.18mg
21.23%
Folate:79.73µg
19.93%
Selenium:11.01µg
15.73%
Iron:2.59mg
14.39%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.27%
Vitamin B3:2.15mg
10.73%
Vitamin B5:1.02mg
10.22%
Copper:0.18mg
8.88%
Magnesium:35.1mg
8.77%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.84%
Potassium:267.03mg
7.63%
Zinc:1.01mg
6.72%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.15%
Vitamin D:0.44µg
2.93%