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Strawberry Lemon Cake

Luscious Strawberry Lemon Cake for a Refreshing Summer Treat

This Strawberry Lemon Cake combines zesty lemon and ripe strawberries, making it a must-try summer dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 3 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 cup granulated sugar consider coconut sugar for healthier option
  • 1 cup sour cream yogurt is a good substitute
  • 1 cup butter at room temperature; can be replaced with oil for dairy-free
  • 3 eggs or flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup vegetable oil olive oil can be used with slight flavor change
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest use organic lemons for the best flavor
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed is ideal
  • 1 tbsp baking powder check freshness for best rise
  • 0.5 tbsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt sea salt is recommended
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch can omit if unavailable
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or almond extract for unique taste
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup butter at room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar adjust quantity to taste
  • 0.5 cup freeze-dried strawberry powder or crushed fresh strawberries
  • 0.25 cup whole milk almond or oat milk for dairy-free
For Garnish
  • 6 fresh strawberries for decoration
  • 2 lemon slices for decoration

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Oven
  • Cake Pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • parchment paper
  • Spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 170ºC (340ºF) and prepare three 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pans.
  2. Sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream sugar and lemon zest, then mix in softened butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate eggs into the butter-sugar mixture, then add half of the sifted dry ingredients.
  5. Combine remaining ingredients, mixing on low speed until well incorporated.
  6. Evenly divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 20-23 minutes.
  7. Allow layers to cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting and Assembly
  1. Sift powdered sugar and strawberry powder, then beat with room-temperature butter.
  2. Gradually incorporate dry mixture and milk until smooth.
  3. Assemble cake layers with frosting in between, apply a crumb coat, and refrigerate.
  4. Finish frosting the cake and decorate with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavors, consider making the cake and frosting a day in advance.

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