Description
Strawberry Lemonade Cake is a refreshing dessert that harmonizes the sweetness of strawberries with the zesty brightness of lemons. This light and fluffy cake, frosted with a luscious strawberry-infused cream, is perfect for summer gatherings or any celebration. With vibrant colors and delicious flavors, it’s sure to impress your guests and bring smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in lemon zest.
- Mix in lemon juice and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until combined.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with whipped heavy cream mixed with powdered sugar and chopped strawberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg