Description
A delicious lemon cake layered with strawberry frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, pureed
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk into the wet mixture.
- Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely on a wire rack.
- Puree strawberries and strain excess liquid.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar gradually, then mix in strawberry puree. Chill frosting.
- Spread frosting between layers and on top of the cake.
- Garnish with lemon slices or extra strawberries if desired.
Notes
- This cake is perfect for special occasions.
- Chill the frosting before spreading for easier application.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg