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The perfect texture of raspberry glaze on the edge of cake with fresh raspberries and mint in the background.
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Perfect Raspberry Glaze

This perfect Raspberry Glaze is packed with raspberry flavor and - best of all - easy to make! This recipe is made with fresh or frozen raspberries and a touch of lemon juice to make the best raspberry icing for pound cake, bundt cake, scones, donuts, and more. Plus it’s the ideal consistency to drizzle and will hold up perfectly on all your baked goods (no more soaking in!).
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 loaf cake
Calories: 801kcal
Author: Borrowed Bites

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces raspberries fresh or frozen
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice fresh
  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1½ tablespoon butter softened
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1¼ cups powdered sugar plus extra if needed

Instructions

  • First, combine the raspberries, cornstarch, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, until the juices start to release. Stir occasionally, smashing the berries against the side to break them up. Once it starts to thicken, pull off the heat and strain through a wire mesh strainer (affiliate). Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
    4 ounces raspberries, ½ tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon cornstarch
  • Next, whisk or blend the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and raspberry sauce together until desired consistency.
    1½ tablespoon butter, ¼ teaspoon vanilla, 1¼ cups powdered sugar
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Notes

Notes:
This recipe makes approximately ¾ cup which will cover one standard size loaf make. For a bundt cake double the recipe. 
 
Tips & Tricks:
  • Cook raspberries on low heat until juices are flowing and cornstarch is dissolved. 
  • Don’t skip the butter or cornstarch. They are what helps the texture of this glaze hold up perfectly on baked goods.
 
Storage: 
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, then gently warm it before using until it’s the desired consistency. 

Nutrition

Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 165g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 188mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 152g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg