LEMON-RASPBERRY STREUSEL CAKE

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Buttery almond streusel tops the luscious, raspberry-studded lemon cream in these very special bars. If desired, an icing made with 1 cup powdered sugar and 3 teaspoons lemon juice may be drizzled over the cooled bars.-Jeanne Holt, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup lemon curd
1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
1 cup fresh raspberries
STREUSEL:
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup sliced almonds, finely chopped
1/4 cup cold butter
ICING:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extract. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Set aside 1 cup batter., Spread remaining batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine cream cheese and lemon curd; spoon over batter. In a small bowl, beat jam; stir in raspberries. Drop by tablespoonfuls over lemon mixture. Drop reserved batter by tablespoonfuls over top., For streusel, in a small bowl, combine flour, sugar and almonds. Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter., Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over cake.

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Mermaid Krew
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I would never recommend this recipe to anyone.


Rogers Davis
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This cake is an insult to lemon raspberry streusel cakes everywhere.


LIKA SPP
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This recipe is a waste of time. I followed the instructions exactly and the cake turned out terrible.


Sarfaraz khosa
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This cake is way too expensive. I could buy a better cake at the store for half the price.


md abulmia
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge disappointment. The cake was dry and the streusel topping was too crumbly.


Branden Kennedy
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I had some trouble getting the streusel topping to stay on the cake, but other than that, this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great.


saman qayum
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think it would be perfect for someone with a sweet tooth.


Ladla Warrich
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had.


Zubar Ali
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I could eat it every day!


Babar Dogar
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I love the bright and cheerful flavor of this cake. It's the perfect cake to serve at a baby shower or bridal shower.


Sharon Debby
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a stunning and delicious cake that's perfect for a special occasion.


Rosemari Vijent
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Nasir jan
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This cake is the perfect way to end a summer meal. It's light and refreshing, with just the right amount of sweetness.


Marlin Suero
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I'm not usually a fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind. The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the raspberries.


uhorka Luke
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Arshad Ali3309
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly. I especially loved the streusel topping, which added a nice crunch to each bite.


Leo Roth
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This Lemon Raspberry Streusel Cake is an absolute delight! The combination of tart lemon, sweet raspberries, and crunchy streusel topping is simply irresistible.