Description
Strawberry Lemon Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully balances the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweetness of fresh strawberries. This moist and fluffy cake features layers of lemon-infused sponge cake frosted with creamy strawberry buttercream, making it an ideal treat for spring and summer gatherings. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a picnic, or enjoying an afternoon indulgence at home, this cake will wow your guests with its vibrant colors and fresh taste. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, it’s sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (room temperature)
- 660 g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp freeze dried strawberry powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp whole milk (room temperature)
- Fresh strawberries
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, then mix in sour cream, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool before frosting with strawberry buttercream made from butter, powdered sugar, freeze-dried strawberry powder, and milk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg