Description
A refreshing and vibrant cake with layers of strawberry and lemon flavors, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with flour.
- Divide batter into two bowls. Stir strawberry puree into one half.
- Pour batters into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool cakes completely before assembling with frosting.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
- Adjust sugar based on strawberry sweetness.
- For smoother layers, trim cake tops before assembling.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: strawberry lemonade cake, summer dessert, layer cake recipe