# Raspberry Buttermilk Cake

A moist, light buttermilk cake infused with vanilla and topped with raspberries and a crunchy sugar topping.

- Servings: 12 servings
- Prep time: 10 min
- Cook time: 50 min
- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dessert
- Difficulty: easy
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- turbinado sugar (optional)
- chantilly (optional)

## Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Grease an 8x8 inch square pan and line with parchment paper, allowing paper to extend over the edges.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and sugar. Once well-incorporated, whisk in the eggs one at a time, followed by the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and buttermilk.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the liquid mixture using a spatula until just combined.
6. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and scatter raspberries evenly over the top.
7. Sprinkle the cake generously with turbinado sugar.
8. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then lift out using the parchment paper and let cool completely.

## Equipment

- 8-inch square cake pan
- parchment paper
- electric mixer
- small bowl
- large bowl
- spatula
- toothpick
- wire rack
- colander

## Tips

- Use room temperature eggs.
- Shake the buttermilk well before measuring.
- Gently wash and thoroughly dry raspberries before use to prevent bruising.
- Can substitute other berries like strawberries, blackberries, or blueberries.
- If using blueberries, add lemon zest to the batter.
- Store at room temperature for one day or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, covered in plastic wrap.
- Turbinado sugar alternative: crushed sugar cubes or crystal sugar.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.giangiskitchen.com/raspberry-buttermilk-cake/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c6f79346-84c1-40f1-a8f9-224bdf5fe707
- Extracted: 2026-10-07

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