Description
A delightful cake that combines the sweetness of strawberries with the tartness of lemon frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in the strawberry puree and vanilla extract.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry mixture with the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Bake the batter evenly in prepared pans for 25–30 minutes, checking with a toothpick for doneness.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Make the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by spreading frosting between layers and on top and sides.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries for an extra touch.
Notes
Use fresh strawberries for best flavor and make sure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg