Strawberry Lemon Cake
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Strawberry Lemon Cake
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This strawberry lemon cake is a light and fluffy lemonade flavored cake topped with strawberry jam and homemade strawberry buttercream. An easy and delicious dessert that's perfect for a crowd!
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Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup grated lemon zest
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- cooking spray
For the toppings
- 1 cup freeze dried strawberries
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ¾ cup strawberry jam
- fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
For the cake
- Preheat the oven to 350F. Coat a 9x13” cake pan with cooking spray then line it with parchment paper.
- Add the butter and granulated sugar to the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed for a 3-4 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs one by one, beating to combine after each addition. Add the lemon zest and beat until combined.
- Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a separate bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, buttermilk and vanilla to another bowl, and stir to combine.
- Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture in the mixer. Mix until just combined, then add 1/2 of the wet ingredients. Mix again, and repeat the process with 1/3 of the dry ingredients, and the other 1/2 of the wet ingredients. Add the final 1/3 of the dry ingredients, and mix just until you have a smooth batter.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer poked into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Leave the cake in the pan for about 15 minutes before releasing the cake from the pan onto a wire rack to cool completely.
For the toppings
- Add the freeze dried strawberries to the bowl of a small food processor or spice blender and blend into a powder.
- Add the butter to the bowl of your stand mixer. Beat on medium speed with the paddle attachment fitted until smooth and creamy.
- Sift in the powdered sugar, then add the vanilla extract and milk. Beat until combined.
- Sift in the strawberry powder and mix on a medium speed for another 5 minutes until super fluffy. The consistency of the frosting should be thick enough to hold its shape, but smooth enough to spread easily. If it’s too thick, add a little more milk. If it’s too runny, add some more powdered sugar.
- Spread the strawberry jam all over the top of the cake.
- Dollop the frosting on top and spread out into a smooth, even layer with an offset spatula.
- Slice into 15 squares. Top with some extra sliced strawberry and lemon if desired, then serve.
Notes
- This cake should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container and is best enjoyed within 4 days. Individual slices can be taken out of the fridge and left to come to room temp for 30 minutes or so before eating if preferred.
- Freeze dried strawberries are available in most grocery stores near the dried fruit. They add a ton of flavor and color to the frosting.
- Feel free to add a few drops of yellow food coloring to the cake batter for extra color.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
472kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
69g
(23%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
110mg
(5%)
Potassium
376mg
(11%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
45g
(90%)
Vitamin A
932IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
199mg
(221%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 472 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 472kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 110mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 376mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 45g | 90% |
| Vitamin A | 932IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 199mg | 221% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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