Strawberry Lemon Cake
Indulge in the refreshing taste of our Strawberry Lemon Cake, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. This elegant cake features moist lemon layers complemented by a smooth and creamy strawberry buttercream, making it an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 52 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 340 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 300 g granulated sugar
- Zest of one large organic lemon or two small
- 180 g butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 240 g sour cream (room temperature)
- 60 g vegetable oil (e.g., canola oil)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 400 g butter (for frosting)
- 660 g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 2–3 tbsp whole milk (room temperature)
- Fresh strawberries
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, oil, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and zest.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients until just combined. Divide batter between pans and bake for about 22 minutes.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting with strawberry buttercream made by mixing room-temperature butter with powdered sugar and strawberry powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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