Description
A delightful Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake that combines the refreshing flavors of lemon and strawberries in a moist cake, topped with a creamy strawberry frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk at room temperature
- Zest of 2 lemons for flavor
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- A splash of milk if needed for consistency
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add in the softened butter and mix until the mixture looks sandy.
- Next, add the eggs, milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Evenly distribute the cake batter into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened butter for the frosting until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and strawberry puree, mixing until combined and fluffy.
- Adjust consistency with a splash of milk if necessary.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate.
- Spread a generous layer of strawberry frosting, top with another cake layer, and repeat.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Finish by garnishing with fresh strawberries on top for a gorgeous presentation.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest or juice to the cake batter.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemon Layer Cake, cake recipe, dessert, strawberry frosting