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Raspberry Cake Recipe

You are going to LOVE the delightful flavors of this vanilla cake with raspberry glaze. This chilled, dense, moist vanilla sheet cake topped with a sweet and tangy cream cheese layer, and tart raspberry glaze. This raspberry cake recipe is a classic crowd-pleaser. Get ready to savor a burst of sweetness in every bite!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 528kcal

Ingredients

Cake Layer

  • 1 white cake mix
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup oil
  • 3 eggs

Cream Cheese Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 14 ounces can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup lemon juice

Raspberry Glaze Layer

  • 2 cups water
  • 4 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 16 ounces frozen raspberries

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cake Layer

  • Prepare cake by adding cake mix, water, sour cream, oil, and eggs to a stand mixer.  Mix on low for 30 seconds, and then on medium for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to prepared jelly roll pan and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until golden.  Do not overcook.
  • Let cake cool completely.

Cream Cheese Layer

  • In stand mixer combine cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice.  Beat until smooth.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over cake. Chill cake while preparing glaze.

Raspberry Glaze Layer

  • Combine water, sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan. Whisk until smooth.
  • Cook until clear, stirring constantly. Let cool 5 minutes
  • Add frozen raspberries and stir to combine.
  • Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth
  • Pour over cream cheese layer and spread evenly across top.
  • Serve cake chilled.

Video

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Notes

PRO KITCHEN TIPS
  • How to soften cream cheese: Unwrap your block of cream cheese and place it on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave it on high in increments of 10-15 seconds until it’s reached the desired softness.
  • Line your pan with parchment: For easy removal, lay down a sheet of parchment paper under the cake batter. This will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
  • Make sure all ingredients are room temp: let your eggs, cream cheese, and other ingredients (except for the frozen berries) come to room temperature. This makes for a more evenly baked cake.
  • Let your oven preheat: When I say preheat, I mean let it stand at the temperature for 30 minutes before baking. It really does make a difference in how evenly your cake is baked.
FAQS
How Many Servings Does A Sheet Cake Serve?
For an 18x24 cake a 3"x3" serving: A quarter sheet cake has up to 12 servings. A half sheet cake has up to 24 servings. A full sheet cake has up to 48 servings. So this dessert is perfect for a potluck!
How long does this cake last?
Store this cake, covered, in the fridge. It will last up to 5 days. You can also freeze this cake. Cover it and freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 14.8mg | Calcium: 234mg | Iron: 1.4mg