Description
Indulge in this delightful Strawberry Lemon Cake, an exquisite balance of zesty lemon and sweet strawberries that is perfect for any occasion. With moist lemon layers and rich strawberry buttercream, this cake is a show-stopper that will impress at birthdays, picnics, or family gatherings. Each bite bursts with the freshness of real fruits, making it an ideal summer dessert. The straightforward preparation process ensures both novice and experienced bakers can create this stunning treat effortlessly. Decorated with fresh strawberries and lemon slices, this cake not only tastes divine but also looks elegant on any dessert table.
Ingredients
- 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 the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together room temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix until just combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry spots remain.
- Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake for approximately 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with strawberry buttercream made from room temperature 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 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest or juice in the cake batter. Use thawed frozen strawberries if fresh ones are unavailable; just drain any excess liquid before using.