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Strawberry Lemonade Cake

A delightful cake that combines tangy lemon and sweet strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings and family picnics.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Bakery
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Make sure it's at room temperature.
  • 1 cup milk Use whole milk for a richer flavor.
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 lemons, juiced and zested Zest is important for flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Strawberry Lemonade Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup strawberries, pureed Fresh strawberries work best.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Garnish
  • Fresh strawberries and lemon slices Use for decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, milk, lemon juice, and zest to the mixture. Mix until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the cake batter evenly into your prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. While your cakes cool, beat the butter in a large bowl until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and pureed strawberries while continuing to mix until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Once cooled, spread frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
Decorating
  1. Garnish your cake with fresh strawberries and lemon slices for a pop of color.

Notes

This cake tastes better the day after making it. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for longer freshness.