Description
Savor the taste of summer with this Strawberry Lemonade Cake, a delightful blend of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon that creates a refreshing dessert experience. This light and fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion, from picnics to birthday parties. Topped with creamy frosting and bursting with vibrant flavors, it’s sure to become your new favorite treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with whipped heavy cream mixed with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg