Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake, where sweet strawberries meet zesty lemon in a heavenly dessert. This cake embodies summer bliss, perfect for celebrations or casual afternoons. With its stunning layers and vibrant flavors, it’s sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to make, this treat promises joy in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture alternating with milk until combined.
- Fold in lemon juice, zest, and half of the sliced strawberries into the batter.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- For frosting, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble by placing one cake layer on a serving plate, spreading frosting on top with more sliced strawberries before adding the second layer and frosting the entire cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg