Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh raspberries or frozen, thawed and drained
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar for coating raspberries
- 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- â…“ cup granulated sugar for batter sweetness
- ½ teaspoon baking soda for leavening
- â…› teaspoon salt to balance flavors
- 1 large egg room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream or plain greek yogurt for tang
- 3 tablespoons salted butter melted, slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for flavor
- ¼ cup chopped pecans lightly toasted for extra crunch
- ¼ cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1½ teaspoons milk or water, to thin glaze
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract for aroma
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking dish lightly.
- In a small bowl, mix raspberries with brown sugar and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, mix egg, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just moistened.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Distribute the sugared raspberries over the first batter layer.
- Spoon remaining batter in dollops over the berries, spreading gently but leaving some visible.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Allow cooling in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
- While cooling, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cake before serving.
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Ensure raspberries are fresh or properly thawed if using frozen ones for best flavor.
For an added twist, you can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
Store any leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg