Description
Strawberry Lemonade Cake is a delightful summer treat that perfectly combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the zesty brightness of fresh lemons. This moist, fluffy cake, topped with velvety lemon frosting and vibrant strawberry slices, promises to brighten any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a picnic or celebrating a birthday, this cake is sure to impress and evoke fond memories of sun-filled days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
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 softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time; then mix in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with lemon-flavored frosting made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg