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Strawberry Lemon Cake

Strawberry Lemon Cake

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Strawberry Lemon Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the sweet juiciness of strawberries. This moist cake features tender layers enriched with sour cream and is generously frosted with a smooth strawberry buttercream. Ideal for spring and summer gatherings, this cake not only impresses with its stunning presentation—adorned with fresh strawberries and lemon slices—but also captivates taste buds with every slice. Whether celebrating a birthday, enjoying a picnic, or hosting a festive gathering, this Strawberry Lemon Cake is sure to be the star of the show.

  • Total Time: 52 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans lined with parchment paper.
  2. In one bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy; then add eggs one at a time along with lemon zest, sour cream, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  4. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Allow cakes to cool before frosting with strawberry buttercream made by mixing butter, powdered sugar, strawberry powder, vanilla extract, and milk.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. For added flavor variations, consider incorporating lime juice or using fresh strawberries in the frosting.