Description
This Strawberry Lemonade Cake is a vibrant summer dessert that marries the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the zing of fresh lemons. Each slice offers a delightful balance of flavors, making it an irresistible centerpiece for picnics and celebrations. With its fluffy layers and creamy frosting, this cake promises to evoke joyful memories and smiles from every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined. Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the frosting, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Frost cooled cake layers as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg