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Strawberry Lemon Cake
A delightful balance of tart lemon and sweet strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time
30
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
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Total Time
1
hour
hr
Course
Dessert, Snack
Cuisine
American
Servings
10
servings
Calories
350
kcal
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
340
g
all-purpose flour
structure
2
tablespoon
cornstarch
softness
¾
teaspoon
baking powder
leavening
¾
teaspoon
baking soda
leavening
¾
teaspoon
salt
balance
300
g
granulated sugar
sweetness
180
g
butter
room temperature, richness
4
large
eggs
room temperature, structure
240
g
sour cream
room temperature, moisture
60
g
vegetable oil
e.g., canola oil, moisture
2
tablespoon
lemon juice
tartness
2
teaspoon
vanilla extract
flavor
Frosting Ingredients
400
g
butter
room temperature, richness
660
g
powdered sugar
sweetness
2
tablespoon
freeze-dried strawberry powder
color and flavor
2
teaspoon
vanilla extract
flavor
2-3
tablespoon
whole milk
room temperature, consistency
Decoration
to taste
Fresh strawberries
for decoration, aesthetic
to taste
Lemon slices
for decoration, aesthetic
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and room temperature butter until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the sour cream, vegetable oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Baking
Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for a few minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Frosting
Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar until smooth.
Add freeze-dried strawberry powder, vanilla extract, and enough milk to reach a spreadable consistency.
Assembly
Place one cake layer on a serving platter, spread a layer of frosting on top, and then add the second layer.
Coat the entire cake with the remaining frosting and smooth to preference.
Decorate with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Keyword
Baking, Cake Recipe, dessert, Strawberry Lemon Cake