Description
Valentine Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake with Raspberry Glaze is a vibrant and delicious dessert that harmoniously blends zesty lemon with sweet-tart raspberries. This moist loaf cake is beautifully topped with a glossy raspberry glaze, making it the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. With its stunning appearance and irresistible flavor, this cake will surely impress your loved ones and leave them wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp zest, ¼ cup juice)
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined. Gently fold in raspberries.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before drizzling with raspberry glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg