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Strawberry Lemonade Cake Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of summer with this Strawberry Lemonade Cake. Layers of moist strawberry cake filled with a luscious strawberry buttercream, all wrapped in a zesty lemon buttercream frosting. A show-stopping dessert that’s perfect for any special occasion.

Ingredients

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Strawberry Cake

  • 3/4 lb (12oz) fresh strawberries, pureed and reduced to 1/2 cup
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 1/2 cups (255g) cake flour, sifted before measuring
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cups (170g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 2/3 cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup (75g) sour cream, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 drops pink food coloring, optional

Strawberry Buttercream Filling

  • 1/2 cup (11g) freeze dried strawberries
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp (22ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Lemon Buttercream Frosting

  • 1 1/2 cups (339g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 5 1/4 cups (630g) powdered sugar
  • 2 medium lemons, zested and juiced
  • 3 Tbsp whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Make The Strawberry Cake – Start by pureeing 3/4 lbs of fresh strawberries with a food processor. Afterwards, simmer the puree, reduce to 1/2 cup, cool, mix with milk. Prepare dry ingredients. Mix wet and dry ingredients. Bake in prepared pans.
  2. Make The Strawberry Buttercream Filling – Grind freeze dried strawberries, whip butter, add strawberry powder, milk, vanilla, powdered sugar, and salt. Mix until creamy.
  3. Make The Lemon Buttercream Frosting – Whip butter, add powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and salt. Mix until creamy.
  4. Assembly – Torte cake layers, pipe lemon buttercream around edge, fill with strawberry buttercream. Repeat layering. Crumb coat with lemon buttercream. Color remaining buttercream for ombrè effect. Frost cake, decorate with swirls and sprinkles.

Notes

  • For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • To achieve a more intense flavor, consider adding more strawberries to the buttercream filling.
  • Adjust the level of food coloring to achieve your desired shade for the cake.

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Keywords: Strawberry Lemonade Cake, Summer Dessert, Layer Cake, Strawberry Cake Recipe

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