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
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
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.
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.
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