Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 2-quart oval baking dish.
   
2. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition to combine.
   
3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking powder; with mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture until incorporated.
   
4. Spread batter in baking dish. Scatter raspberries on top. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean and top is golden brown, 45 to 50 minutes.
   
5. Let cool 20 minutes; dust with powdered sugar. Serve with whipped cream if desired.