There’s something magical about a homemade cake. For us, baking has always been more than mixing flour and sugar — it’s about creating memories with our kids and celebrating family milestones together. This raspberry and vanilla celebration cake is one of our favorites: light, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any family gathering.
Prep Time
30 minutes
Cook Time
25-30 minutes
Serves
10-12
Ingredients
For the cake layers
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
For the filling:
- 1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
- ½ cup raspberry jam
For the frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk
Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
4
Combine: Add dry ingredients alternately with milk. Mix until smooth.
5
Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely.
6
Filling: Spread raspberry jam between cake layers, top with fresh raspberries.
Frosting: Beat butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla and milk until fluffy. Frost cake and decorate with extra raspberries.
Why We Love This Cake
This cake isn’t just delicious — it’s special because it’s easy enough for kids to help with. Our little ones love measuring, stirring, and especially decorating the top with fresh raspberries. For us, it’s less about perfection and more about the joy of creating something together.
Baking Essentials We Recommend
Here are a few tools we love when making this cake at home:
- 8-inch round cake pans – perfect for layered cakes.
- Silicone spatula set – easy mixing and frosting.
- Cake stand with dome – presentation that makes any cake feel special.
- Hand or stand mixer – saves time and keeps the frosting fluffy.
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s a birthday, a Sunday dinner, or just because, this raspberry and vanilla cake makes every moment feel like a celebration. Baking with kids, sharing a slice with family, and creating traditions in the kitchen — that’s what makes it truly sweet.