Description
A delightful cake that combines the refreshing flavors of strawberry and lemon with a moist buttermilk base.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups fresh strawberries (sliced)
- ¼ cup sugar (for filling)
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (for filling)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 3–4 tbsp lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp heavy cream (optional for richness)
- Fresh strawberries (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely.
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat until thickened and glossy (about 5–7 minutes). Let cool before assembling.
- Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Add cream if desired for extra silkiness.
- Place one cake layer on a plate, spread with strawberry filling. Repeat with remaining layers.
- Pour lemon glaze over top, letting it drip down sides.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries and lemon slices.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the glaze for desired consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg