Description
Indulge in the delightful Strawberry Lemonade Cake, a refreshing dessert that embodies the spirit of summer. This easy-to-make cake features moist layers infused with juicy strawberries and zesty lemon, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Ideal for picnics, birthdays, or casual get-togethers, this vibrant cake is visually stunning and sure to impress your guests. Each bite is light and airy, reminiscent of sun-soaked afternoons, making it the perfect addition to any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg