Strawberry Lemonade Cake

Strawberry Lemonade Cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is made with fresh strawberries and lemon juice, which gives it a tangy and sweet flavor that is sure to please your taste buds. In this recipe, we will show you how to make this mouth-watering cake step-by-step.
Ingredients:

For the Cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

For the Frosting:

- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
5. Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped strawberries.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.

For the Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add the lemon juice and lemon zest, and mix until well combined.
3. Fold in the chopped strawberries.
4. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and serve.
Appearance and Taste:
This Strawberry Lemonade Cake is a beautiful pink color with flecks of yellow from the lemon zest. The frosting is creamy and smooth, with bits of fresh strawberries throughout. The cake itself is moist and fluffy, with a tangy lemon flavor and bursts of sweet strawberries in every bite. This dessert is perfect for a summer party or any special occasion.
Type: Dessert Cake
Main Ingredients: Strawberries, Lemon, Flour