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Strawberry Limeade Cake

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This vibrant and flavorful Strawberry Limeade Cake combines the sweet taste of strawberries with a tangy lime twist, making it the perfect refreshing dessert! Topped with a creamy strawberry-cream cheese frosting, it’s a cake that will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup strawberry purée (blended fresh strawberries)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For the Strawberry-Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup strawberry purée
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lime zest (optional, for extra lime flavor)

Instructions

  • Prepare the Cake Batter:
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
    • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
    • In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
    • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lime zest and vanilla extract.
    • Mix in lime juice, milk, and strawberry purée until smooth.
    • Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Bake the Cake:
    • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
    • Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the Strawberry-Cream Cheese Frosting:
    • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
    • Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
    • Stir in strawberry purée, vanilla extract, and lime zest (if using).
  • Assemble the Cake:
    • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
    • Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake evenly.
  • Serve:
    • Garnish with fresh strawberries and lime slices if desired.
    • Slice and enjoy this Strawberry Limeade Cake with its sweet and tangy flavors!

Notes

  • To enhance the lime flavor, you can add extra lime zest to the frosting.
  • This cake pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit garnishes, like strawberries or lime slices.

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