Description
A stunning dessert that combines fresh strawberries and tangy lemons, perfect for celebrations and warm afternoons.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for filling)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (for frosting)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream (adjust for frosting consistency)
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
- Lemon zest (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating each fully before the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk and fresh lemon juice.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the strawberry filling by combining sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Beat the frosting ingredients together until smooth and fluffy.
- Stack the layers with filling in between, then frost the top and sides.
- Garnish with fresh strawberry slices and lemon zest, then serve.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. You may drizzle lemon syrup over the layers for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg