Description
A delightful dessert that combines the fresh, zesty taste of lemon with the sweetness of strawberries for a refreshing twist. Perfect for summer gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond/oat milk)
- 1/2 cup lemon zest and juice
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, milk, lemon juice, and zest.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cake layers cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Meanwhile, chop strawberries and mix them with a tablespoon of sugar. Let sit to release juices.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in powdered sugar and lemon zest.
- Once cooled, layer the cakes on a stand, spreading strawberries and frosting in between each layer. Finish with frosting on top.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. For added flavor, consider adding lemon extract to the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg