Name: 🍓 Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake
Ingredients: Fresh strawberries – diced small so they bake evenly and release natural sweetness.; Lemon zest + lemon juice – gives that signature lemonade brightness.; Buttermilk – adds moisture, tenderness, and subtle tang.; Vegetable oil – keeps the crumb soft and tender for days.; Butter – provides richness and classic cake flavor.; Sugar – balances the citrus and berry notes.; Flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt – our structure and lift.; Eggs – bind everything together and add richness.; Vanilla & a touch of lemon extract (optional) – boosts flavor beautifully.; Powdered sugar; Fresh lemon juice; Few tablespoons of strawberry puree (or mashed strawberries)This glaze brings the whole cake together with a sweet-tart finish.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

Fresh strawberries – diced small so they bake evenly and release natural sweetness.
Lemon zest + lemon juice – gives that signature lemonade brightness.
Buttermilk – adds moisture, tenderness, and subtle tang.
Vegetable oil – keeps the crumb soft and tender for days.
Butter – provides richness and classic cake flavor.
Sugar – balances the citrus and berry notes.
Flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt – our structure and lift.
Eggs – bind everything together and add richness.
Vanilla & a touch of lemon extract (optional) – boosts flavor beautifully.

For the Strawberry Lemon Glaze:

Powdered sugar
Fresh lemon juice
Few tablespoons of strawberry puree (or mashed strawberries)
This glaze brings the whole cake together with a sweet-tart finish.

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Strawberries

Wash, hull, and finely dice your strawberries. Pat dry so they don’t add too much moisture to the batter. Toss them lightly in a spoonful of flour—this helps prevent sinking.

2. Cream Butter, Oil & Sugar

This blend gives you the best of both worlds: classic cake richness with modern moistness.

3. Add Eggs and Flavorings

Mix in eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Your kitchen will already smell amazing!

4. Mix the Dry Ingredients

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Keeping dry ingredients separate prevents over-mixing.

5. Add Buttermilk Alternately

Gently add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined. This keeps your cake fluffy.

6. Fold in Strawberries

Use a rubber spatula to gently fold in the berries without crushing them.

7. Bake

Pour into a greased pan and bake until golden, tender, and slightly springy.

8. Drizzle with Strawberry Lemon Glaze

Once cooled slightly, drizzle generously for the prettiest finish.

Notes

A soft, plush crumb that feels almost melt-in-your-mouth.
Bright citrus notes that cut through sweetness beautifully.
Real strawberry chunks that add freshness and a pop of color.

A sweet-tart glaze that tastes exactly like strawberry lemonade.