Description
Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake is the ultimate summer dessert bursting with fresh strawberry sweetness and bright citrus flavor. Inspired by the refreshing taste of classic strawberry lemonade, this cake combines moist buttermilk cake layers with juicy strawberries and vibrant lemon notes to create a dessert that feels light, refreshing, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
For the Lemon Glaze or Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Optional: cream cheese frosting or whipped topping
Instructions
Step 1:
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans or one 9×13-inch baking pan.
Step 2:
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Step 4:
Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the diced strawberries gently to avoid crushing them.
Step 5:
Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before adding glaze or frosting.
Notes
Fresh strawberries release moisture during baking, so lightly coating them in flour before folding them into the batter can help prevent sinking. Avoid overmixing the batter, as this can make the cake dense instead of soft and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sodium: 220mg
- Protein: 5g