Embrace the flavors of summer with this strawberry lemon dream cake. Bursting with zesty lemon and sweet strawberries, this cake is light, refreshing, and absolutely dreamy. Whether it’s for a summer party or a casual family gathering, this dessert is sure to brighten up any table!
Ingredients
For the Lemon Cake Layers:
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup (60ml) vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup (80ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
For the Strawberry Filling:
- 2 cups (300g) fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
For the Lemon Cream Frosting:
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup (115g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (100g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
For Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- 2 x 9-inch round cake pans
- Small saucepan
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula
Instructions
Step 1: Bake the Lemon Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 2: Make the Strawberry Filling
- Combine the diced strawberries and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften and release their juices.
- Mix the cornstarch and water into a slurry, then stir into the strawberries. Cook until thickened. Cool completely before using.
Step 3: Prepare the Lemon Cream Frosting
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Chill until ready to use.
Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of frosting, followed by the cooled strawberry filling.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the lemon cream frosting.
Step 5: Add the Lemon Glaze and Garnish
- Whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze. Drizzle it over the frosted cake, letting it run down the sides.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices for a beautiful presentation.
Tips
- For extra flavor, brush the cake layers with a simple syrup made from lemon juice and sugar before assembling.
- The cake tastes even better after chilling for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld.
This strawberry lemon dream cake is a refreshing summer masterpiece that’s perfect for any occasion. The combination of fluffy lemon cake, sweet strawberries, and tangy frosting will leave everyone asking for seconds. Dive into this citrusy, fruity delight and savor the taste of summer!
Refreshing Summer Strawberry Lemon Dream Cake
This refreshing summer strawberry lemon dream cake is the ultimate dessert! Layers of fluffy lemon cake, creamy strawberry filling, and a tangy lemon glaze make it the perfect warm-weather treat.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- 2 x 9-inch round cake pans
- Small saucepan
- Cooling rack
- Offset spatula
Ingredients
- For the Lemon Cake Layers:
- 2 1/2 cups 315g all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup 60ml vegetable oil
- 1 3/4 cups 350g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup 80ml fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup 240ml buttermilk
- For the Strawberry Filling:
- 2 cups 300g fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/4 cup 50g granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- For the Lemon Cream Frosting:
- 1 cup 240ml heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup 115g cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup 100g powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup 125g powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- For Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices
Instructions
- Step 1: Bake the Lemon Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Step 2: Make the Strawberry Filling
- Combine the diced strawberries and sugar in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the strawberries soften and release their juices.
- Mix the cornstarch and water into a slurry, then stir into the strawberries. Cook until thickened. Cool completely before using.
- Step 3: Prepare the Lemon Cream Frosting
- Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture. Chill until ready to use.
- Step 4: Assemble the Cake
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a thin layer of frosting, followed by the cooled strawberry filling.
- Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the lemon cream frosting.
- Step 5: Add the Lemon Glaze and Garnish
- Whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze. Drizzle it over the frosted cake, letting it run down the sides.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices for a beautiful presentation.
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