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Delicious slice of strawberry lemon cake with fresh berries and lemon zest

Strawberry Lemon Cake

A delightful balance of tart lemon and sweet strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
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