Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Strawberry Lemonade Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances sweet strawberries with zesty lemon. This light and airy cake is an ideal choice for summer gatherings, birthdays, or a cozy afternoon treat. With its vibrant colors and moist texture, every slice promises a burst of flavor that will brighten up any occasion.
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 prepare two round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by lemon juice and zest; mix well.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just blended.
- Fold in chopped strawberries gently.
- Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the 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 (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg