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Raspberry Lemon Crumb Cake

Raspberry Lemon Crumb Cake

If you're looking for a cake that tastes like sunshine in every bite, this Raspberry Lemon Crumb Cake is here to meet (and exceed) your expectations. Bursting with raspberries (I opt for frozen), zingy lemon, and topped with a buttery crumble, it's the perfect balance of sweet and tart!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 9
Author: Florence Jackson

Ingredients

For the Crumb Topping

  • 100 g (¾ cup) All Purpose Flour
  • 50 g (¼ cup) White Sugar
  • 30 g (2 tbsp) Brown Sugar
  • 70 g (5 tbsp) Unsalted Butter Melted

For the Cake

  • 175 g (¾ cup) White Sugar
  • 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Lemon Zest (about 1 large lemon)
  • 75 g (5 tbsp) Unsalted Butter Room Temperature
  • 2 (2) Large Eggs
  • 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) Lemon Juice
  • 150 g (¾ cup) Plain Yogurt
  • 200 g (1 ½ cups) All Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ tsp (1 ½ tsp) Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp (½ tsp) Baking Soda
  • 3 tbsp (3 tbsp) Milk
  • 200 g (1 ½ cups) Frozen Raspberries (fresh are also fine)
  • 2 tbsp (2 tbsp) White Sugar

For the Glaze

  • 5 (5) Frozen Raspberries Defrosted and Mashed
  • 250 g (2 cups) Powdered Sugar
  • 3 tbsp (3 tbsp) Milk
  • 1 tbsp (1 tbsp) Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉/170℃. Line an 8x8" square pan.

Make the Crumb Topping

  • Add the white sugar, brown sugar, flour and melted (cooled) butter in a bowl. Mix to combine. Set aside.

Make the Cake Batter

  • In a small bowl, add the lemon zest to the white sugar and rub with your fingers to create 'lemon sugar'. Add this to a large bowl/the bowl of a stand mixer (paddle attachment).
  • Add the butter and whisk on high to cream together (should look pale and fluffy). Add the eggs, yogurt and lemon juice and whisk again.
  • Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda and fold together (or use the paddle attachment on a very low speed until just combined). Finally, fold in the milk. The batter should be thick but spreadable.
  • Pour half the batter into the prepared pan and spread in an even layer. Scatter over the raspberries, then the 2 tbsp sugar.
  • Add the remaining half of the batter and again, spread to form an even layer.
  • Top with the crumb topping, scatter this over the cake batter. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Let cool.

For the Glaze

  • Once the cake is cool, place the raspberries (defrosted or use fresh) in a bowl. Mash with a fork. Add the powdered sugar, milk and lemon juice and mix to form a glaze. Add more milk/powdered sugar to reach your desired consistency. Pour this glaze over the cake, slice and serve!