Description
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
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 12 servings per cake)
- Calories: 380kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg