Lemon Raspberry-Filled Cake Recipe
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Lemon Raspberry-Filled Cake

By: Heidi Scott 
"This attractive layer cake tastes as good as it looks. It's special enough for company...but you'll have to convince your guests it's light! Heidi Scott of Appleton, Wisconsin submitted the delectable dessert."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • FROSTING:
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free milk
  • 1/2 cup 100% raspberry spreadable fruit

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, egg white, water and applesauce; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Pour into two 9-in. baking pans coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes; remove from pans to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat first five frosting ingredients until smooth. Place a cake layer on a serving plate. Spread with spreadable fruit. Top with second layer; frost top of cake.

Footnotes

  • This recipe was tested with Smucker's Baking Healthy. Look for it in the baking aisel of your grocery store.
  • Nutrition Facts: 1 slice equals 313 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 334 mg sodium, 62 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2006 by Casey   view full review
Was an EXCELLENT cake. Raspberry and lemon was an awesome mix. Everyone I gave some to, loved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by Shanelle   view full review
This cake was great! I didn't make the frosting because it sounded too sweet. Instead, I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 2, 2008 by elliebelly   view full review
Was very good, but not great. Everyone enjoyed. Was great if you're in a hurry.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2008 by SailorGirlLizzy   view full review
This was a total crowd pleaser at work! I made it for a coworker's birtday and she loved it!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2011 by mfmenchi   view full review
Very easy recipe with the end result of a delicious and light filling cake.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2010 by Cndgoose   view full review
Made this for husbands birthday, I wasn't interested in it at all, but the family has declared...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 27, 2011 by mominml   view full review
A good friend gave me some little cake pans for my birthday, and we put them to good use in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 16, 2011 by Katie H   view full review
We made the cake as directed, and it was very moist and light. We thought we'd save the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2008 by mitz   view full review
loved it !
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by Lyn   view full review
Too sweet but others seemed to like it a lot

 

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