Name: Strawberry Lemon Cake
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 1 h 2 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 340 g all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ¾ teaspoon salt; 300 g granulated sugar; Zest of 1 large lemon; 180 g unsalted butter; 4 large eggs; 240 g sour cream; 60 g vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 400 g unsalted butter; 660 g powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk; Fresh strawberries; Lemon slices

Description

This Strawberry Lemon Cake features moist lemon cake layers with creamy strawberry buttercream for a fresh and bright dessert perfect for spring and summer celebrations.

Ingredients

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340 g all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
300 g granulated sugar
Zest of 1 large lemon
180 g unsalted butter
4 large eggs
240 g sour cream
60 g vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
400 g unsalted butter
660 g powdered sugar
2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
Fresh strawberries
Lemon slices

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 340°F and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
Sift together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Rub lemon zest into granulated sugar until fragrant.
Beat butter and lemon sugar until light and fluffy.
Add eggs gradually while mixing on low speed.
Mix in half the dry ingredients.
Add sour cream, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Mix in remaining dry ingredients until combined.
Divide batter evenly into cake pans.
Bake for 20 to 23 minutes until a tester comes out clean.
Cool cake layers completely before frosting.
Beat butter for the buttercream until fluffy.
Gradually mix in powdered sugar and strawberry powder.
Add vanilla extract and milk until frosting becomes smooth.
Layer cake with buttercream between each layer.
Apply a crumb coat and chill briefly.
Frost the outside of the cake smoothly.
Decorate with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for the best cake texture.
Freeze-dried strawberry powder creates stable buttercream.
Do not overmix the batter.
Chill cake layers before frosting for easier assembly.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 22 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 883
Sugar: 81
Sodium: 581
Fat: 50
Saturated Fat: 29
Unsaturated Fat: 17
Trans Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 106
Fiber: 1
Protein: 6
Cholesterol: 171