Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh strawberries and zesty lemon flavors with this moist and tender Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake. Topped with a sweet glaze, this cake is perfect for summer gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing strawberries)
For the Strawberry Lemonade Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons strawberry puree (blend fresh strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine ingredients: Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with flour. Toss chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon of flour and gently fold them into the batter.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Make the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and strawberry puree until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.
Notes
- For a layered cake, divide the batter between two 9-inch round pans and adjust baking time to 25–30 minutes.
- The glaze can be adjusted to preferred thickness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
