I made this Strawberry Lemonade Cake after craving something fruity that actually tasted bright and fresh instead of overly heavy. Sometimes strawberry cakes can end up tasting way too sweet without much flavor, but the lemon completely fixes that here. The strawberry and lemon together make the cake taste fresh, soft, and perfect for warmer days honestly.

What I really like about this cake is that it looks pretty without needing complicated decorating skills. The lemon keeps everything balanced while the strawberry flavor still stands out properly in every bite. If you already love recipes like Homemade Biscoff Cake Slice Recipe, Red Velvet Cake, or Mango Sago Pudding, this strawberry lemonade cake fits perfectly into that homemade dessert rotation.

Why You Will Love This Strawberry Lemonade Cake

What I love most about this cake is how fresh it tastes. The lemon keeps the strawberry flavor from becoming too sweet or heavy, which makes the cake really easy to keep eating honestly.

The texture also stays soft for days, especially once the glaze settles into the cake a little more.

Another thing I like is that it works for birthdays, brunches, summer gatherings, or honestly just random baking days when you want something different from chocolate.

You can also make it look simple or more decorated depending on the mood you’re in. Even with just the glaze on top, it still looks really good.

What You Will Need For Strawberry Lemonade Cake

A large mixing bowl works best for combining the batter evenly without overmixing it too much.

You’ll also need a hand mixer or stand mixer for getting the butter and sugar light enough for a soft cake texture.

A standard cake pan or round cake pans work perfectly here depending on how you want to serve the cake.

If you want fresh lemon zest, a small grater or zester helps bring out way more lemon flavor than juice alone.

Ingredients Needed

For The Cake

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1¾ cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped strawberries

The Glaze

• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

How To Make It

Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).

Grease and line your cake pan with parchment paper.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.

Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.

Add the dry ingredients gradually, alternating with the milk, and mix until combined.

Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.

Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.

Let the cake cool completely before making the glaze.

Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth, then drizzle over the cake.

I usually add extra strawberries on top right before serving because it makes the cake look even prettier without much effort. This cake also goes really well with Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea, Strawberry Lemonade or even Apple plum juice if you’re putting together a brunch spread.

Tips For Strawberry Lemonade Cake

Pat the chopped strawberries dry slightly before folding them into the batter so they don’t add too much extra moisture.

Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor here compared to bottled lemon juice.

Try not to overmix the batter once the flour goes in or the cake can turn dense.

Let the cake cool fully before glazing or the glaze melts too much into the cake.

Print Recipe

Strawberry Lemonade Cake

Author: Balanced Healthy Meals

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 40 mins

Servings: 6

Description

Sometimes strawberry cakes can end up tasting way too sweet without much flavor, but the lemon completely fixes that here. The strawberry and lemon together make the cake taste fresh, soft, and perfect for warmer days honestly.

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 ¹⁄₂ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 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 lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup chopped strawberries

The Glaze

• 1 ¹⁄₂ cups cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Grease and line your cake pan with parchment paper.
3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In another large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
6. Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
7. Add the dry ingredients gradually, alternating with the milk, and mix until combined.
8. Fold in the chopped strawberries gently.
9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
10. Bake for about 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
11. Let the cake cool completely before making the glaze.
12. Whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth, then drizzle over the cake.
13. I usually add extra strawberries on top right before serving because it makes the cake look even prettier without much effort. This cake also goes really well with Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea, Strawberry Lemonade or even Apple plum juice if you’re putting together a brunch spread.

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