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Strawberry Lemon Cake

Strawberry Lemon Cake

Delight in this Strawberry Lemon Cake, a perfect balance of sweet strawberries and tangy lemon that will impress your guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking pan
  • mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter, then add eggs, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
  4. Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients; mix until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake according to the specified time.
  6. Allow the cake to cool once baked.
  7. Prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, softened butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  8. Frost the cooled cake and decorate with sliced fresh strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the cake with other citrus juices or flours for a unique flavor twist.

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