Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake makes for the perfect treat, with the combination of the juicy raspberries and tangy lemon flavor. If you love all things lemon, this recipe for you.
This raspberry lemon pound cake is one of the best things you’ll have, my mouth is water just thinking about biting into this. This is such as easy recipe that your family will love.
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What We Love About This Bread Recipes
- Easy Ingredients: For this recipe you will need for the most part, simple and pantry friendly ingredients to make a loaf with a tender texture.
- Family Friendly: Your family will go through this Lemon Raspberry Loaf so quickly. It is perfect for breakfast or even fancy enough for a baby shower.
- Adaptable: Use your favorite type of fresh berries in place of raspberries.
Ingredient Notes for Quick Breads
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- White Sugar
- Salt
- Lemon Zest
- Olive Oil
- Ricotta Cheese
- Eggs
- Lemon Juice
- Vanilla Extract
- Fresh Raspberries
Equipment Needed
- Loaf Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
How to Make Raspberry Lemon Pound Cake
These are the basic steps for making Lemon Raspberry Loaf. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and daily values.
STEP 1: PREPPING
Start by preheating the oven to 400 degrees f and grease or lined loaf pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
STEP 2: MAKE THE LEMON SUGAR
In a large mixing bowl, add white sugar and lemon zest. Rub the lemon zest into the sugar and reserve 2 tablespoons and set aside. Then add the oil and ricotta cheese and beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes and next add the eggs, lemon juice and vanilla extract and beat until combined. Stir in the flour mixture until combined and no dry streaks remain, then stir in the milk until completely incorporated. Toss the raspberries in the 2 Tablespoons reserved flour to coat completely, then gently fold into the loaf batter.
STEP 3: MAKE THE BATTER
Pour the batter into prepared loaf pan, you can use a rubber spatula to even it out then sprinkle with the remaining lemon sugar mixture. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden. You can use a toothpick to check the doneness, if it comes out clean it is done. Let sit in the pan for about 10-15 minutes then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.
STEP 4: BAKE LOAF CAKE
Pour the batter into a loaf pan and sprinkle with the remaining lemon sugar. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden. You can use a toothpick to check the doneness, if it comes out clean it is done.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
To make this lemon raspberry bread ahead of time by following the steps as usual and storing in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store any leftover loaf bread in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to 4 days at room temperature or the fridge.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
To freeze Lemon Raspberry Loaf, store in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. Let it thaw completely before cutting it into slices.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you do not have ricotta, but still want to make this recipe, you can either greek yogurt of sour cream, if the recipe calls for 1 cup then reduce to 3/4 cup of greek yogurt.
If raspberries are not your favorite, you can also swap in blueberries or blackberries.
This recipe can easily be doubled or halved, just increase or decrease ingredients proportionally, if doubling split between two loaf pans. If you are halving the recipe use a smaller loaf pan.
Lemon Raspberry Loaf store just fine at room temperature for 3-4 days, but you can also keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Raspberry Lemon Cake: To make raspberry & lemon cake, bake either bake in 2 round cake pans or in an 8×8 inch pan. Frosting cake with raspberry buttercream frosting.
- Cupcakes: Bake in a lined cupcake tin for 22-25. Allow to cool completely then frost with icing.
- High Altitude: If you live in an area at a higher altitude, you should add 1-1.5 teaspoons for every 1,000 ft.
- Tangy Lemon Glaze: To make a lemon glaze simply combined powdered sugar, bit of lemon juice and milk, mix until fully combined. Drizzle glaze over Lemon Raspberry Loaf will still warm and let the glaze fully set and loaf cool before cutting into slices. For even more lemon flavor zest some of the lemon peel.
What to Serve with Raspberry Lemon Bread
- Raspberry Buttercream Frosting
- Pistachio Cookies
- Blackberry Mint Lemonade
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Lemon Raspberry Loaf Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour, 2 Tablespoons set aside
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup White Sugar
- Lemon Zest, from 1 lemon
- ⅓ cup Olive Oil
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 2 Eggs
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ¼ cup Milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Grease a loaf pan and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
- Place the white sugar in a large bowl and zest the lemon directly over top. Rub the lemon zest into the sugar to impart the flavor. Remove 2 Tablespoons of the lemon sugar and set aside for topping the loaf cake.
- Add the oil oil and ricotta cheese and beat until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Add the eggs, lemon juice and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- Stir in the flour mixture until combined and no dry streaks remain, then stir in the milk until completely incorporated.
- Toss the raspberries in the 2 Tablespoons reserved flour to coat completely, then gently fold into the loaf batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan. Sprinkle with the reserved lemon sugar.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until an inserted toothpick comes out clean and loaf is lightly golden.
Expert Tips
- Raspberry Lemon Cake: To make raspberry & lemon cake, bake either bake in 2 round cake pans or in an 8×8 inch pan. Frosting cake with raspberry buttercream frosting.
- Cupcakes: Bake in a lined cupcake tin for 22-25. Allow to cool completely then frost with icing.
- High Altitude: If you live in an area at a higher altitude, you should add 1-1.5 teaspoons for every 1,000 ft.
- Tangy Lemon Glaze: To make a lemon glaze simply combined powdered sugar, bit of lemon juice and milk, mix until fully combined. Drizzle glaze over Lemon Raspberry Loaf will still warm and let the glaze fully set and loaf cool before cutting into slices.
