Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter and flour two 8-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper rounds for easy release.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the Greek yogurt, mixing until just combined. Scrape down the bowl between additions.
- Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the batter until no white streaks remain. Be careful not to overmix.
- Carefully fold in the frozen raspberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with an offset spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake springs back when lightly touched.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sifted confectioners' sugar. Add the lemon juice and optional food coloring, beating until smooth and creamy. Add more sugar for a stiffer frosting or more lemon juice if it's too stiff.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the cake. Place one layer on a serving plate, spread a generous amount of frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
Notes
For a taller, bakery-style cake, use 8-inch pans. For wider, thinner layers, use 9-inch pans and reduce baking time slightly. This cake is delicious served at room temperature or chilled. If refrigerating, let it sit out for a few minutes before slicing for the best frosting texture.
