February 29, 2020
Lemon and Raspberry Cake!
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A three-layer lemon and raspberry cake with a lemon and raspberry sponge, lemon buttercream frosting and more!
Lemon and raspberry
Can we start this blog post off by appreciating how light and delicious a flavour this cake sounds. Lemon and Raspberry together is sweet, tangy and fruity – and it’s hard to beat. I love a lemon cake, I love a raspberry bake.. combine them? Heaven.
White chocolate and raspberry together is also an epic combination. But I know that not all of you like to bake using chocolate, and lemon and raspberry together is just as good. Honestly, I can never get over how light and fruity it is!
My Lemon & Raspberry Cheesecake was my main inspiration for this bake – as I just adore it. It almost feels healthier as it’s got two types of fruit in – but don’t kid yourself.. it’s still a cake full of all the sugary goodness.
Lemon and raspberry cake
I decided originally for this one to do a two layer cake as some of you have requested some more two layers, but genuinely completely forgot until I had baked my first three layer version. I fell in love with the three layer version and it stuck… It’s a sponge that you can easily adapt into more layers if you wanted, or create only two layers – it’s definitely adaptable and that’s the good bit. You can find the notes below on a two layer version!
My lemon & raspberry cupcakes are so moist and light, that this cake version is such a showstopping cake version of the cupcakes you will adore it, but you can obviously have a go at the cupcakes if you wish instead.
Sponge
This sponge is light, it’s easy to mix together and I utterly adore it. It’s a standard cake mixture of butter and sugar beaten together until light and fluffy, and then you mix in the eggs and flour. I mix in the lemon zest, and then fold through the raspberries and split that between the cake tins.
- Butter – I use either a room temperature block butter or baking spread for a cake sponge
- Sugar – I use caster sugar in this cake, but golden caster sugar would work well as well
- Flour – self raising flour as always. However, if you don’t have it, you can make your own with 2 level tsps per 150g of plain flour, mixed in before using and removing any other raising agent in the recipe.
- Eggs – 7-8 medium eggs, but weigh in the shells and try and get as close to 400g as possible and match the butter, sugar and flour to this weight
- Lemon – I use the zest of lemons, but as mentioned above you can use lemon extract
- Raspberries – I use fresh raspberries because they’re the best
Buttercream
For the buttercream I was originally just got to do a lemon and raspberry frosting to make it easier, but I decided to make a lemon one because adding in the raspberries just wasn’t my vibe that day. However, you can easily add some in and slather the buttercream on!
If you mix it too much, you will just get a pink frosting – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing! I find if I make the frosting mostly by the mixer, and then swirl the raspberries in by hand it works the best. However, just lemon is easy!
I piped my buttercream on as you can see, but it really doesn’t matter – you can slather, you can pipe, you can dollop, you can whatever you actually fancy. I find the freeze dried raspberries give a beautiful colour on the top anyway and would easily cover any mistakes!
The filling & decoration
I did decided to add a little raspberry jam into the middle, but the good thing about this bake is that you can easily use lemon curd in the middle instead if you wished. I would have used a little of both, but I didn’t have any lemon curd in at the time of baking; both work really well.
For the decoration I just went down the usual route of fresh raspberries, and freeze dried raspberries. I know, I know… I am obsessed with them. I can’t help it – they just look so beautiful on a bake, and when you ‘bulk’ buy them like I do, they’re much cheaper in the long run!
I used these large piping bags as I find them strong, easy to control when piping, and I used this beautiful 2d closed star piping tip for the decoration as I adore it’s look.
Tips & Tricks
- I use these cake tins for this bake
- I use this piping tip for the decoration
- I use these piping bags for buttercream
- I use these freeze dried raspberries in my baking
- This cake will last for 3+ days at room temperature
- This cake will freeze for 3+ months
Lemon and Raspberry Cake!
Ingredients
Cake
- 400 g unsalted butter
- 400 g caster sugar
- 400 g self raising flour
- 8 medium eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 300 g raspberries
Buttercream
- 350 g unsalted butter (room temp)
- 700 g icing sugar
- Juice of 2 lemons
Extras
- Raspberry jam
- Fresh raspberries
- Freeze dried raspberries
- Lemon zest
- Sprinkles
Instructions
Cakes
- Preheat your oven to 180C/160C Fan and line three 8"/20cm tins with parchment paper, and leave to the side.
- Beat together your butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy!
- Add in your self raising flour, eggs and lemon zest and beat again for a couple of minutes until smooth
- Try not to over beat - mix until it comes together and is smooth.
- Add in your raspberries and fold through - Split the cake mix between the three tins.
- Once in the tins, bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until baked through. I check my cake is baked by using a skewer, and listening carefully to see if it bubbles! Because of the fruit, this can often take a bit longer!
- Once baked, leave to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Buttercream
- To make the buttercream, make sure your butter is at room temperature.
- Beat the butter on its own for 3-4 minutes, I use the paddle attachment.
- Once the butter is nice and supple, add the icing Sugar in 1/2 at a time, and beat fully before adding any more in.
- Add in the lemon, and beat again for 3-4 minutes until it's all come together.
Decoration
- Get your first cake onto your chosen plate and spread/pipe over a third of the buttercream.
- Add on a few tablespoons of jam and spread.
- Add on your second cake and spread/pipe the second third of the buttercream on top.
- Finally add on your third sponge and pipe the rest of the buttercream on!
- Decorate with fresh raspberries, freeze dried raspberries, lemon zest and so on! Enjoy!
Notes
- This cake will last for 3 days at room temperature, in a cake box.
- I use fresh raspberries, but you can use frozen if need be - can make the cake take longer to bake though due to moisture.
- If you want to bake a two layer version use...
- 250g butter/sugar/flour and 5 medium eggs with the zest of 1 lemon with 150g raspberries.
- Use 200g butter/400g icing sugar for the buttercream with the juice of 1 lemon!
- Bake into two 8" tins for 30 minutes!
- I recommend using this beautiful piping tip!
- I also recommend buying these freeze dried raspberries as they're the best!
ENJOY!
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Hi could I swap the lemon zest and juice for orange? Would that still work?
Yes for sure! Keep an eye on the quantity you add though as oranges are often much bigger! xx
What an incredible recipe. I made this for the first time yesterday and it is the best cake I have ever made.
The recipe is really good and the cake went down a treat with the birthday girl.
Hi Jane. Love love all your recipes and book 🥰 please can I ask, I’d love to make this cake but semi-naked Can you help with how much I’d have to increase the buttercream ingredients please? Do you think this work work? looked through the reviews but can’t see if it’s previously been asked. Forgive me if so xx
Hi Jane,
I was really excited at the thought of making this delicious lemon and raspberry cake for a friend’s birthday.
Unfortunately I have had big issues with the butter icing melting. I put it in the fridge before spreading on, because it was a bit runny having added the lemon juice. By the time I had spread the middle layer and put jam on, it was beginning to melt down the sides. Then having piped icing on the top, it was melting even more, so I put the cake in the fridge ASAP. Now the top sponge has completely cracked through the middle as the middle layer has continued to pour out. I am gutted 😭 Why has this happened? Was it simply just too warm?
I am sure it will taste delicious… it just doesn’t look it anymore!
What brand of butter did you use? x
Was the cake still hot when you put the buttercream on?
A fantastic cake! I first made this cake for my boyfriends birthday, we loved it so much we made a tiered version of this cake for our wedding cake. We got lots of complements on the day. Thank you
Hi,
Would it work by substituting the raspberries with strawberries?
Thanks
This was absolutely Devine!
Made it for the kids coronation yesterday and everyone loved it and it had the wow factor.
Thank you
Hello , my auntie likes lemon cake with white chocolate and raspberries
Do I make a lemon cake with raspberries in and then do a white chocolate butter cream or do I make a lemon and white chocolate cake and then do a raspberry butter cream ?
I’m stuck on what to do for the best as it’s my first time making this cake
Hi Jane, I only have one big 8″ tin – what would the baking time be for one big cake please?
I can’t wait to make this for my mother in laws birthday in a couple of weeks!
What size cake box do you recommend purchasing please?
Can I use fresh cream with a bit of lemon instead of buttercream
Yes absolutely – whatever you like! x
Hi Jane,
I want to do this cake in a square cake tin. 25cm & 20cm.
How do I convert the recipe to fit this? It’s for a wedding tierd cake!
Thanks
Hi,
I LOVE this cake. My question is is it possible to freeze the sponges for a time before putting the cake together?
Thanks xxx
Yes absolutely you can – this can also sometimes help when decorating too! Hope this helps! x
Hi Jane
Could I remove the lemon and add white chocolate chips to this? If so, how much white chocolate would you add, and do you think I’d need to adjust the baking time at all? I have your recipe book, but unfortunately the white chocolate and raspberry round cake in it doesn’t have white chocolate in the sponge itself!
Thank you!
Hi Jane,
I’ve baked this cake today (Sunday) and want to decorate it during the week ready for it to be used for my mums bday the following Saturday. Do you think it’ll be okay to freeze the cakes until then as I’m conscious the current weather will send it off. But do you think as I’ve used fresh raspberries these will be affected when frozen? Thanks
Hi Jane
Could I remove the lemon and add white chocolate chips to this? If so, how much white chocolate would you add, and do you think I’d need to adjust the baking time at all? I have your recipe book, but unfortunately the white chocolate and raspberry round cake in it doesn’t have white chocolate in the sponge itself!
Thank you!
Hi Jane, what is the best way to apply the buttercream between the layer cakes please so that it holds its shape. I have tried a few of your cakes but when I put a layer of sponge on top of the buttercream it squashes the buttercream and starts to look a bit messy.
Hiya! I either spread it or pipe it! Hope this helps x
Hi Jane, I would like to do this cake for my mums 50th bday. I want to decorate the cake around the edge with buttercream but wondered if you think doing lemon buttercream all the way around the edge would be too much? Would it be better to do vanilla buttercream around the edge and leave the lemon buttercream for the filling? Thankyou x
Hiya! No, I think all lemon would still be delicious,, but it’s really up to you! Enjoy, hope she loves it! x
Hi Jane,
Would this recipe work using gluten free self raising flour okay?
Thanks In advance
Hiya, yes this should be fine! Hope this helps! x
Hi Jane, can you confirm how tall the cake is one assembled? Thank you! Xx
Hey Jane!
I want to make 2 6 inch cakes so what would be the measurements? Thanks
Hi Jane,
Would it be possible if you could give me the measurements for 11 inch cake tins please? Many thanks 🙂
Hi Jane
Is there a recipe for a lemon cream cheese frosting, rather than a lemon buttercream, that I could use please? X
Hi Jane
Cake looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it.. I’ve seen similar cake recipes on other websites but they always call for baking powder. Just a general question but do you ever use baking powder for any of your cakes or does the creaming method suffice?
Thank you
self raising flour contains the raising agent required for the cake to rise, hence the name!!
Haia Jane!
Absolutely love this recipe, I’ve baked it a few times and it’s absolutely delicious.
I’m planning on making a 5 layer cake this weekend in 7″ tins, I was just wondering what quantities would you suggest? I’ve tried working it out but have just confused myself even more! Xx
Hi Jane, I’m currently just about to ice this cake however the icing is struggling to come out of the piping bag. Is there anything you suggest I can add to the icing etc to make it easier to pipe? Thankyou in advance
Hiya! If this happens add a teaspoon at a time of boiling water xx
Would recommend more raspberries
Sorry Jane
Can you delete the comment I just posted. I am not very comfortable with my full name over internet. Thank you
My query is Can you tell me how many cupcakes would the recipe as modified for 2 layer cake in notes will render? And what will be the baking time?
Hey! Yes sure I have done, my previous reply said to have a look at my lemon and raspberry cupcake recipe, it may be easier to just use that. xx
Hi Jane
Not a criticism, but why do you only posy posts of completed cakes, cookies etc. It would be really usefully to see the process I’d the bake and then photos of the recipe as it gets put together?
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I have never done them as it’s a lot more work to take process shots, and my kitchen is not built for a photo studio for process shots unfortunately.
If I wanted to do just a lemon cake can I just simply remove the raspberries from the ingredients or do I need to amend the other ingredients to compensate?
Hey! Yeah you can just remove them, but it may take a smidge less time to bake xx
Hello, If I was to do the 400g ingredients but for a two layer version, how long would I need to bake for ? Thanks 🙂
Hey! I would try baking for 50-60 minutes xx
Hello, if I was to bake this as a two layer cake using the ingredients at 400g, how long would I have to bake for ? Thanks 🙂
I have like 300gr of stork can I also use 100gr and combine both fats?
Hi! Is it possible to put food colouring in the lemon buttercream e.g pink or white ? Also I’m making this for a birthday and wanted to cover the sides in buttercream too, do you think that would be okay? Thanks!
I belive this would be fine as the food colouring does not effect the taste – unless you put too much die in
Hi, is it possible to use food colouring in the lemon buttercream? For example if I wanted to make the frosting white or pink and cover the sides in buttercream too, would that look good? Or do you think that would make the cake too rich with too much icing? Thanks.
Hello.My butter cream looks like it has split
do not know what I am doing wrong
Hello! What type of butter did you use? if that was wrong it could have split more easily because of the added liquid x
I used unsalted butter
Hello, im thinking of baking this for a birthday. I’ve never baked with fruit before and am a bit worried that they might sink.. is there any way to make sure this doesn’t happen? Thanks 🙂
Hello! There is no guarantee but you can try coating the fruit in flour to prevent this!x
Hi Jane, could the raspberries be coated in some of the flour before folded in to stop them sinking? And also a handful put on top of the mixtures in the tins? X
Hello! Yes you can do x
Hi Jane, can this recipe be adapted to be Gluten Free?
Hiya! Yes absolutely – just swap the gluten-containing ingredients for gluten free alternatives! Hope this helps! x
Hello Jane. This looks amazing and are some of my favourite flavours. I can’t wait to make it , then decorate it as a drip cake, would that be possible? As I would like to have it as a celebration cake so it’s not naked round the sides. Any ideas? Thank you.
Hii! Yes you could double the decoration and make it into a drip cake x
Hi Jane – I adore your recipes and I’m planning to try this one for a birthday cake for my sister’s 30th. Any tips on getting the sponges nice and flat? Mu can tend to dome a bit, which is fine with too layers but I’m worried it won’t be balanced with 3. If I cooked at a slightly lower temp would it help? Any idea how much I’d increase the cook time by?
Hiya! Ahh thank you so much. When I bake cupcakes at 140 fan compared to 160 they take about 40-45 minutes instead of about 22. I haven’t tested a cake like this, so hopefully this will help xx
This is my favourite recipe of all time!!! The smell from the oven is super amazing.
Due to some personal reasons i have to prepare this a week ahead. Can i bake the layers and cling wrap and foil wrap and freeze please? Will they be fine? And should i let them cook before wrapping
Hiya! Yes you can definitely do that! and I always cool them before freezing personally x
Hi Jane ,
Can we replace the buttercream icing with Fresh cream ? If so , what recipe would you suggest ?
Thank you so much. I have tried your cakes . Every week we make one. This week is Oreo cake !
Hi Jane, do you pipe all of the first layer and then add the jam or do you pipe just around the edge and smooth the rest of it in the middle? X
You can do either!!
Hi Jane
Just wondering if I could turn this recipe into Gluten Free please?
Yes you can! You can use a good quality gluten free flour, and then add xantham gum if its not already in the flour! 1 tsp maybe x
Really quick question..i dont have self raising flour at hand. Can i use a substitute please?
You would need to make your own – I use the ratio of 2 level tsps baking powder per 150g of plain flour, whisked in before using x
Hi Jane. Totally love your recipes
Just 2 questions
1. Do i half the recipe if i want 2 6 inch cakes
2. What is the weight if medium eggs? In our country we get them by sizes eg 6 7 etc. If u can give me an approx weight with shells i would know what size
Thank you
Medium eggs are 53-63g here. And I think half yes x
Omg Jane! This is the best most refreshing frosting ever! I havent tasted the cake yet but its smells amazing. at first i was skeptical because the batter was so thick i was having trouble spreading but during back i saw how much moisture raspberry gave out. Thank you! I want to just keep eating the frosting
Hi Jane
Me again. Can you please help me with the bake time for 6inches….i am using your measurements for 2 8 inches to actually get 3 6 inches please. How lond do i bake for?
I am unsure I am afraid!
Hi,
Would it be possible to do the cake with freeze dried raspberries so that it doesn’t go soggy? I’ve never used them in baking before but they seem so clean and not wet!!
Thanks 😊
Yes for sure!! I would use maybe 30g if you have a larger bag if freeze dried, but maybe 2 tubes if you are buying them from a supermarket xx
Worked so well! Tasted beautiful! Looked amazing!
Hi Jane love all your recipes! please can you tell me where your lovely set of cake plates are from?
It was a set from Debenhams a few years ago!
Made this cake for my mum’s birthday and it went down such a treat with everyone!! I ended up doing the two tier version instead and still got a good amount of raspberry in there. So so easy to follow along with the recipe . Would recommend trying for all lemon lovers!
Hi Jane,
I want to pre make these cakes. Would they freeze okay with fruit in? Worries when I defrost the cake might become slightly soggy?
Thanks molly x
It can go slightly soft, but the sponge is naturally softer anyway because of the fruit.
Hi Jane,
Could I puree the raspberries and put it in the cake mixture instead of the full raspberries? If possible would I need to change anything in the recipe?
I’m not sure I’m afraid! It might be okay, but it might not have as strong a taste x
I made this in 2 layers the other week for my nans birthday and it was absolutely delicious!!
The lemon and raspberry flavour tasted so lovely together. My family managed to eat it all within 1 day!! Definitely a thumbs up from me. Amazing recipe xx
What would you suggest for the baking time and recipe if i want to bake in 2 5” round pan? Thank you for your time.
Hey! Do you mean 2x 5″ round cakes? I’ve never baked a cake that small I am afraid, but I think it would be roughly 1/3 of the recipe!
You always provide the best recipes, I have made several of your other cakes and other treats! I am making this one for my mums birthday. A nice light fluffy cake choice rather then a heavy chocolate, perfect for my mum!
Hey! I’d love to make this but instead of having 3 layers I’d like to split the mix and have 2 thick layers instead. How long would I need to bake this for? I’ll be using 2 8inch tins xx
I would imagine about 45 minutes? xx
Hi Jane. Looks fab, am going to try this one for my mum & dad’s anniversary, as I am sure they will love the flavour combination. Could I just ask about the edible glitter on the top tier, what brand is it? Is there there a particular supplier you use? Many thanks!
Honestly I can’t remember now unfortunately – but quite a few places sell them now, just make sure on the notes of the product it says edible! X
Hi Jane, I’m making this for my mum’s birthday on Wednesday. How long would you suggest leaving the cake to cool before decorating? Would it be better to make the cakes on Tuesday evening and decorate them Wednesday morning or would it be ok to make them Wednesday morning and then decorate 2/3 hours later? Thanks in advance!
The cake needs to be completely cooled before decorating – how long that takes can vary depending on how hot you kitchen is for example, or even the temperature of the day, but a few hours usually! Either of those options would work well, if you bake them the day before, just make sure to store the cakes in a good container or wrap the sponges in clingfilm so they are fine over night! x
Hi Jane, just reading your reply about storing the cake in a good container or wrap the sponges in clingfilm if the sponges are baked the night before. Would they then need to be kept in the fridge or can they be left at room temp overnight? 🙂 xx
I leave them at room temperature personally! x
Hi Jane I’m wanting to make this cake but I need four layers instead of 3 could you let me know the quantities I would need please?! Thankyou
Increase the recipe to a 500g mix/10 eggs, and just increase the raspberries by another 1/3 x
Hi, I’ve made this cake before and everyone loved it! This time I want to make it in 3 x 6 inch tins, what would the quantities be for this instead?
Thanks so much x
Hey! So it would be roughly 2/3 of the recipe (or as close to that as you can) – baking time is also reduced but I’m not certain on the timings xx
I only have 9″ tins would what the measurements be?
You can either split the mix between two 9″ tins (And bake for longer), or increase the recipe by 1/3 and split between three 9″ tins x
Hi Jane,
Could I make this recipe without the raspberries to have just a lemon cake only? Thank you x
Yes definitely – may take slightly less time to bake but very similar xx
Hi Jane,
I’ve used a couple of your cake recipes and they always turn out great. The only issue I have is with the piping bags I use (tend to be supermarket cheap ones), and they tend to burst/split.
Which ones would you recommend?
Thanks
Ahh yes, they are never that good annoyingly! I use savoy style piping bags and they are amazing!
Hi Jane,
I want to make this recipe tomorrow, but don’t have access to a 20cm tin! How would I adjust this recipe to work in two 23cm tins?
Thanks and love all your recipes 🙂
For two 9″ tins you can split the mixture between the two and not change anything – but the baking time will increase! x
Hi Jane, if you’re using frozen raspberries in the cake, do you defrost them first or just add them straight in? X
I just add them straight in! X
Hi Jane, I can’t wait to try this recipe. I have a question / need advice, my daughter is allergic to eggs – could I use egg replacer or an alternative for this? Thank you so much!
I don’t often use egg replacer as I personally rather make a vegan sponge – but if you have done before and it works then go for it! X
Looking forward to making this cake for some friends. What is the best type of cake tin to use? I have some deep ones and some sandwich tins. All of them are loose bottomed ones. Thanks!
Ps I’ve been zoom-baking with my niece through lockdown and your recipes have been our faves!
I would use the deeper ones – I tend to find some sandwich tins are way too shallow!! xx
Made this cake once before and making it again but wondered if the buttercream could.be made in advance and best way to store after
It can, but it would need re-beating again to make it pipeable/it’s best. Buttercream lasts 2 weeks in the fridge!
Hello jane,
Il be baking this cake soon, I was wondering could I use golden caster sugar for the cake same measurements? Only because I have it already. Or shall I just buy normal caster?
Thank youu
Ahh yeah just switch to the golden!! x
Hi Jane, looking to try this. If using frozen raspberries have you noticed a difference?
Thanks
Sometimes it can take a smidge longer to bake, but otherwise it’s fine!!
Hi there,
I made this cake today but the sides haven’t browned like yours, only the tops. I don’t suppose you have any idea why this might be?
That could be your oven? As long as it tastes nice it shouldn’t matter! x
What piping technique did you use with the 2D tip for this cake?
Just pipe downwards and lift off each time and you get the flowery/star style!
Hi Jane, I’m excited to make this cake For my dads 60th and wondered what piping technique you used please?
Hi Jane! I love all of your recipes so much. If I was to make this a two layer with 6 inch deep tins what measurement shall I use? I want to make them deep so I can cut into 4 cakes to buttercream over it! Thanks so much!!
I would use 2/3 of the recipe roughly, and then bake and split! x
Hey Jane -What would happen if I used this recipe but using three smaller cake tins e.g. 6inch or 7inch cake tins? Could I still use the same quantities as your recipe and just have taller cakes?
sorry realised I only have three 6 inch cake tins – so same question as above but for 6 inch tins only?
So 6″ tins are about 2/3 of the size – so it could be too much cake mix for three tins. I would maybe reduce the recipe slightly and bake into the 3 6″ tins!
Hi Jane – thank you for the recipe. I want to try this recipe with an ombre icing. Would I be able to make this cake by applying the icing all the way round i.e. apply a crumb coat, then another layer of icing using 2 different food colours? Want to achieve a look similar to your mini egg cake (without the chocolate ganache drip)
Hey! Yes definitely – I would just follow the mini egg drip cake guidance but colour to what you want on this cake x
I made this cake for my bosses leaving party. It was a huge hit! Everybody loved it, and it was so easy to make. My son then made it for his girlfriends 30th birthday, and again it was a big hit. It just looks so impressive and nobody could believe I’d actually made it. 🙂
I’m going to try this recipe tomorrow though I may use it to make cupcakes instead as they’ll be easier to share (and deliver) amongst my family in pretty cupcake boxes.
Yay! I do have a cupcake version on my blog x
I really enjoyed making this cake and I used lime instead of lemon. I also only used about 3/4 of the buttercream. It looked and tasted amazing loved by everyone.
hi, this is a great recipe i was just wondering if it would work with white chocolate buttercream instead of lemon?
Yes it could do!!
Hi Jane
I have similar question to above – if I replaced lemon with white chocolate in cake! Would u add white chocolate chips and if so how much??
Thanks
P.s Everyone of your recipes I have tried is amazing every time
Hi Jane,
I love your recipes, I always recommend them to family and friends. Quick question if you put frozen raspberries in how long will the cake last pls? Is it okay to make on a wednesday to serve on saturday?
Thank you.x
Hey! The cake will still last 3-4 days once made with fresh or frozen raspberries! It should be fine to bake on a Wednesday and serve saturday, but it would be more towards the end of it’s life by then! x
Hi Jane, I’ve done a few of your recipes and I love them! I’m really excited to try this cake but I was just wondering for this recipe can I use lemon extract instead and if so how much would I use? Also I would love if you could a YouTube video for this cake! Thx
Hey! Yes you can – I would use about 1-2tsps for the cake, and maybe the same for the buttercream! And it’s on my list to film, but I don’t have much time for filming at the moment unfortunately!! x
Hi Jane, there’s a shortage of self-raising flour in this country, I have tried most of the supermarkets near me. I have a plain flour though, can this be done using plain flour and adding baking powder? Do you by any chance know the ratio? Any do’s and don’ts?
I am an amateur baker and this will be my very first cake. I had been impressing my friends and family so far with your recipes. Thank you.
Hey! So to make your own you need to use 150g of plain flour, per two level teaspoons of baking powder. So, increase that accordingly for this recipe! You whisk the baking powder in to the flour in a separate bowl before using in a recipe! x
Hello!
Do you not add in baking powder for this cake?
If not how come?
Thank you 😊
Hey! This one doesn’t need it is all!
Hey can the raspberries be replaced by strawberries?
ThankS
They can be, but strawberries can be slightly mushier/produce more liquid sometimes!
Are these nutrition facts for the three or two layer cake?😁 if for the three, do you know what the two layer is? Thank you! Xx
All nutritional facts are estimations per serving, and are automatically estimated based on the ingredients written!
Hi Jane, love your recipes! To make this dairy free would I only have to swap the butter to dairy free (stork in foil)? Thanks 😊
Hey! Yes – just double check other ingredients yourself if you have allergies! X
Hey can you do a YouTube video of this cake? Looks delicious!
I will add it to my list!
Hi. I want to try it. Do you add eggs and flour together? I usually add eggs first one by of incorporating well between each addition, then flour in 2 or 3 parts. Does it make any difference?
I don’t think it makes a difference – I add it all in as the recipe says!
This cake is a real showstopper. It’s delicious. We put raspberry jam in one layer and lemon curd in the other and they were both really tasty. We somehow ended up with extra icing so will probably be making a batch of lemon cupcakes later in the week as well! Another fantastic recipe Jane 🙂
Hi Jane,
Love your page but i wondered if i could use this for a banana sponge and use banana instead of raspberries and lemon? I want to make a Banoffee Pie but as a birthday cake for my husband (his favourite). I can only seem to find recipes for banana loaf which i think would be too heavy. Xxx
I’m afraid I haven’t tried that with this one – but I will repost a banoffee cake soon!
Hi, this looks delicious! I’m planning to make it for my mums birthday to help cheer her up and make up for the lack of presents due to isolation☹️ Would you be able to point me in the right direction of where I can find the recipe for 2 layers please? Thankyou xxx
It’s in the notes section of the recipe card!! X
Hi I’m also going to make this for my mother in law for her birthday next week as I thought it would make a change to the normal lemon and poppyseed I make her every year. Hope she likes it just as much 🤞🏻
Just wondering what tins do you sue for your sponges ?
Thank you 🌈
Hi would I be bale to substitute raspberries for strawberries? Thanks.
Yes – just keep an eye on the cakes whilst baking as strawberries can hold more moisture!
I also wanted to use strawberries. Would this just mean bake for longer or soggy cake.
Many thanks
It definitely depends on the strawberries as they can vary so much, but it does work! x
Hi Jane, I love the look of this!! However my cake tins are not arriving for another couple of weeks…can I do a cupcake version instead?? I’ve already bought all the ingredients! TIA xx
Yes – have a look at my Lemon & Raspberry cupcakes for guidance on timings etc!
Hi Jane, Fantastic Blog! All your bakes look/sound/are delicious!
Quick question, when baking any of your three layer cakes what are the 8” tins that you use? Are they shallow sandwich tins or deeper tins? Can you post a link to the ones you use please?
Thank you in advance.
All of my tins tend to be 3+ inches deep – and I switch depending on which ones are in the dishwasher or not!
Hello, can it be baked and frozen in advance?
Yes, it can!
Hi Jane, if I don’t have medium eggs how many large eggs should I use for this recipe?
For 8 medium, I usually use 6-7 large!
Confused you said mix raspberries in buttercream but you haven’t on the pics? Also said slather not pipe but pic is piped ? I’m an idiot I follow word for word no freestyling on my
Y part 😂
Hahha no that’s translation gone wrong – was meant to be phrased that you CAN do it that way, and have an example picture in there of when I did do it that way, but the picture files failed!
Hi Jane
This combination looks amazing – I love lemon and raspberry so I’m definitely going to give this a go. For the 2 layer version, should it be 200g butter and 400g icing sugar? It’s just that notes section says 200g icing sugar and 400g butter?!
Ooh yes it should be! Oops!
What a beautiful looking cake 😍
Thank you so much!
Hi Jane! How would you do 2/3 of the recipe for a 2 layer cake? Xxxx
Notes on the recipe..!