Old-Fashioned Family Raspberry Buckle

There’s something timeless about a warm fruit dessert pulled straight from the oven—bubbling at the edges, golden on top, with sweet-tart berries. This Old-Fashioned Family Raspberry Buckle is cozy, and surprisingly simple. Its origins trace back to early American kitchens, where home bakers relied on seasonal fruit and pantry staples to create practical yet delicious sweets.

It’s the kind of dessert that feels like it belongs on a handwritten recipe card, splattered with flour and passed down through generations. You slice it thick, serve it simply, and let the flavors speak for themselves.

Raspberry Buckle is one of those desserts that feels both humble and special at the same time. It’s rooted in old-fashioned American baking traditions, where simple pantry ingredients and seasonal fruit came together to create something comforting and memorable.

Ingredients

For the cake:

• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• salt
• unsalted butter
• sugar
• egg
• milk
• vanilla extract
• fresh raspberries

For the streusel:

• flour
• brown sugar
• cold butter, cubed
• cinnamon (optional)

There’s a reason buckle recipes have endured for generations. A raspberry buckle captures the essence of home baking: simple ingredients, seasonal fruit, and the joy of sharing something made from scratch.

If you try it, don’t be surprised if it becomes a new favorite in your kitchen.

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