Raspberry Lemon Layer Cake

1Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup butter
• 1 3/4 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• Zest of 3 lemons
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup milk
• For compote: 2 cups raspberries, 1/4 cup sugar
• For frosting: 1 1/2 cups butter, 6 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice

2Instructions

1. 1

   Make lemon cake; bake in two pans at 350F.

2. 2

   Simmer raspberries with sugar; cool.

3. 3

   Make lemon buttercream.

4. 4

   Layer cake with compote and frosting.

5. 5

   Frost outside.

6. 6

   Garnish with fresh raspberries.