Strawberry Lemon Cake: A Juicy Twist for Your Celebrations
Enjoy the refreshing taste of our Strawberry Lemon Cake, perfect for any celebration.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the strawberries gently.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh, ripe strawberries.
- This cake pairs well with a light cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemon Cake, Celebration Cake, Summer Dessert