Description
A refreshing and vibrant cake with layers of strawberry and lemon flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before assembling with strawberry puree between layers.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the puree for the best flavor.
- Add a thin layer of frosting between cake layers to hold them together.
- Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry lemonade cake, layer cake, summer dessert