Raspberry Cake With Buttercream Icing


My husband brought this recipe home from a co-worker years ago. although a basic recipe, this cake is always a hit wherever i bring it. even those who do not like raspberries, comment on how they like this cake much to their surprise. i also make it with frozen raspberries not thawed. i use my own icing recipe, which is included. i prefer to use butter.

Steps


Cream butter , add suger and beat.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients alternately with milk , beginning and ending with dry ingredients and do not overmix.
Pour into a 9 x 9 pan.
Sprinkle raspberries over batter.
Bake 350f for 45 minutes or until cake tests done.
Icing.
Cream butter and shortening.
Add vanilla and salt.
Beat in sugar , 1 cup at a time , blending well after each addition.
Add milk and beat at hight speed until light and fluffy.
Makes 3 cups.

Ingredients


butter, white sugar, egg, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, milk, raspberries, vegetable shortening', confectioners' sugar"]"