Strawberry Lemon Cake
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Lemon Cake—a delightful dessert that effortlessly combines zesty lemon and sweet strawberries. This moist, layered cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthday celebrations to backyard barbecues. Topped with a luscious strawberry buttercream and garnished with fresh berries, it’s as visually appealing as it is delicious. Impress your guests with this show-stopping cake that’s sure to be the highlight of your gathering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 340 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 300 g granulated sugar
- Zest of one large organic lemon or two small
- 180 g butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 240 g sour cream (room temperature)
- 60 g vegetable oil (e.g. canola oil)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 400 g butter (room temperature, for frosting)
- 660 g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 2–3 tbsp whole milk (room temperature)
- Fresh strawberries (for decoration)
- Lemon slices (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon zest.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients; mix until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the buttercream, beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy; mix in strawberry powder and milk to desired consistency.
- Assemble by layering cake with frosting in between; frost the top and sides of the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 95g)
- Calories: 384
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 233mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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