Description
A delightful Strawberry Lemonade Cake that combines the sweet taste of strawberries with the zesty flavor of lemons, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13 inch sheet cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, then add the eggs one at a time.
- Add the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well. Gradually add the dry ingredients and fold in the sliced strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For extra flavor, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a simple glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake and let it set before serving.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond or coconut milk and replace butter with coconut oil.
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour blend.
- To enhance flavor, add more lemon zest or try different fruits like raspberries or blueberries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemonade Cake, Summer Dessert, Fruity Cake, Easy Cake Recipe