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Strawberry Lemonade Cake

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Strawberry Lemonade Cake is a bright and zesty layered dessert that screams summer! Moist lemon cake is filled with homemade strawberry compote and finished with a vibrant pink and orange marbled glaze. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or any occasion that needs a pop of flavor and color. #strawberrylemonadecake #lemondessert #summerbaking #cakerecipe #strawberryrecipes


Ingredients

For the Lemon Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1–2 drops yellow food coloring (optional)

For the Strawberry Filling:
1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
3–4 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pink and orange food coloring


Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.

  • Make the lemon cake batter: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and lemon extract.

  • In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture. Mix until smooth.

  • Bake the cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool for 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

  • Prepare the strawberry filling: In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Let cool completely.

  • Assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a plate. Spread cooled strawberry filling over it, then top with the second cake layer.

  • Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Divide into bowls and tint with pink and orange food coloring.

 

  • Decorate: Drizzle glazes over the cake to create a marbled, swirled effect. Let set before serving.


Notes

  • You can use frozen strawberries for the filling—just thaw and drain them first.

  • For extra flair, top the cake with fresh lemon slices or whole strawberries.

 

  • Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
  • Calories: 480kcal
  • Sugar: 50g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 74g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg