Description
Indulge in the refreshing flavors of summer with this delightful Strawberry Lemonade Layer Cake. Layers of moist lemon cake studded with fresh strawberries, filled with a sweet strawberry compote, and frosted with a tangy lemon cream cheese frosting. A perfect dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the cake:
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
For the strawberry filling:
- 1 cup chopped fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the lemon cream cheese frosting:
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk. Gently fold in chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- For the strawberry filling, combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10–15 minutes until juicy.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla, and mix until fluffy.
- To assemble, place one cake layer on a plate. Spread frosting, then spoon strawberry filling. Top with second layer and frost the cake. Garnish with strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes
- Refrigerate the cake if not serving immediately.
- Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
