Strawberry Lemonade Cake is a refreshing dessert that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh strawberries and zesty lemons. This cake features moist and fluffy layers infused with lemon zest and juice, creating a bright and citrusy base. The cake is then generously topped with a creamy strawberry lemonade frosting made from pureed strawberries and fresh lemon juice, adding fruity flavor to every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings, birthdays, or any special occasion, Strawberry Lemonade Cake is a visually stunning crowd-pleaser and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients:
**For the Cake:**
– 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup whole milk
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
**For the Lemonade Frosting:**
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 4 cups powdered sugar
– 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 1/4 cup pureed strawberries
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Fold in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped strawberries.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
7. To make the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and pureed strawberries until well combined.
8. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake. Place the second cake on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Decorate with fresh strawberries and lemon slices if desired.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 450 kcal | Servings: 12 servings
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