Description
A refreshing cake that combines the flavors of strawberries and lemon, perfect for spring.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in milk, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and mix.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before removing from pans.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a lemon glaze on top.
- Use fresh strawberries for best results.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Strawberry, Lemon, Cake, Spring, Dessert