Description
A moist and tender layer cake bursting with fresh strawberries and bright lemon zest, topped with a creamy lemon frosting.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped
8 oz cream cheese, for frosting
1/2 cup butter, for frosting
4 cups powdered sugar, for frosting
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with grease and parchment.
Step 2: Whisk the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt) in a bowl and toss the berries in 1 tbsp of the mix.
Step 3: Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs and lemon zest/juice.
Step 4: Mix in the flour mixture and buttermilk in alternating batches until just combined.
Step 5: Gently fold the floured strawberries into the batter and pour into pans.
Step 6: Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
Step 7: Whip the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar into a smooth frosting and apply to the cooled cake.
Notes
Ensure all dairy and eggs are at room temperature for the smoothest batter. Do not overmix the strawberries or the cake will turn purple!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
