Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 8-10 large strawberries, hulled and sliced
For the Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 2-4 large strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preparation:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease two 9-inch round baking pans with baking spray.
- Cake Batter:
- In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a whisk attachment, place the butter, sugar, and lemon zest. Beat until the mixture turns light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, combine the dry ingredients and set them aside.
- With the mixer on low speed, add the eggs one at a time, ensuring thorough mixing in between. Add the lemon juice while the mixer is running (the batter may appear curdled, but it’s normal).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and buttermilk in portions, mixing after each addition until fully combined and the batter turns light and fluffy.
- Baking:
- Divide the batter equally between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool before removing them from the pans.
- Strawberry Buttercream Frosting:
- In a large bowl or standing mixer, combine the softened butter and powdered sugar. Mix on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Add the milk and chopped strawberries, then mix on high speed until the frosting turns very fluffy and takes on a pale pink color with flecks of strawberry.
- Assembling:
- Invert one of the cake rounds onto a cake plate, generously spread frosting, and top with strawberry slices. Repeat with the remaining cake layer and frosting. Frost the sides of the cake.
- Place the cake in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set. Serve the cake at room temperature.
Enjoy the delightful Strawberry Lemonade Cake! ????????????