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Strawberry Lemon Cake

Strawberry Lemon Cake

This delightful Strawberry Lemon Cake combines the sweetness of strawberries with zesty lemon for a perfect summer dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Frosting Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking pan
  • mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Combine the lemon zest and juice into the mixture.
  5. In another bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
  7. Fold in the sliced strawberries.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  11. For the frosting, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  12. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15g

Notes

This cake is perfect for summer celebrations and can be customized with other fruits.

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