Description
Experience the delightful taste of summer year-round with this Strawberry Lemonade Cake. Moist and fluffy, each slice is bursting with fresh strawberries and zesty lemon, creating a perfect harmony of sweet and tangy flavors. Ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or simply treating yourself, this cake will have everyone asking for seconds. Plus, it’s simple to make—your friends and family will be impressed by your baking prowess!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 2 cups heavy cream (for frosting)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting them with whipped cream mixed with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg