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This Strawberry Lemonade Layer Cake is a light and refreshing dessert with zesty lemon cake layers, sweet strawberry filling, and a fluffy whipped cream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, summer parties, or any celebration, this cake bursts with bright, fruity flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

  • For the Cake:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • For the Strawberry Filling:
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
  • For the Frosting:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: lemon zest or strawberry puree for extra flavor

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans. Cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add dry mix alternately with milk, stirring until combined. Stir in lemon juice and zest. Divide into pans and bake 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool completely.
  2. For filling: In a saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until juicy. Stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened. Cool completely.
  3. For frosting: Whip cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  4. Assemble: Place one cake layer on a plate, spread with half the filling, then add the second cake layer and spread remaining filling. Frost cake with whipped cream.
  5. Chill 30 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices if desired.

Notes

  • Fold pureed strawberries into frosting for a fruity twist.
  • Swap whipped cream for cream cheese frosting for tang.
  • Make cupcakes with the same batter and filling.
  • Brush cake layers with lemon syrup for extra flavor.

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