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Strawberry Lemon Cake

A delightful and refreshing cake combining the sweetness of strawberries with the zesty flavor of lemon, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
Frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Fold in the sliced strawberries gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest until well combined.
  4. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For added decoration, top with additional sliced strawberries or lemon slices before serving.

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