🍓 Strawberry Lemonade Cake Recipe 🍋
A light, refreshing cake bursting with fresh strawberry and zesty lemon flavors—perfect for summer parties, birthdays, or just because!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup pureed fresh strawberries
- Zest of 1 lemon
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, beat together the strawberry cake mix, lemon juice, butter, sugar, eggs, milk, strawberry puree, and lemon zest until smooth and combined.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes in the pans, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 3: Make the Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and fluffy.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and serve!
Tips for the Best Strawberry Lemonade Cake
- Extra Lemon Flavor? Add 1 tsp of lemon extract to the batter.
- Sweeter Frosting? Adjust powdered sugar to taste.
- Decorating Idea: Add thin lemon slices and mint leaves for a stunning finish!
⏳ Total Time: 1 hour
🍰 Servings: 8
This homemade strawberry lemonade cake is a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for any occasion!
