Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup neutral oil (like vegetable or sunflower oil)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1½ cups chopped fresh strawberries (tossed in 1 tablespoon flour)
For the Lemon Glaze (Optional)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
Optional Topping
- Fresh strawberry slices
- Lemon slices or zest curls
- Mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and prepare
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
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Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper
Step 2: Mix dry ingredients
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In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt
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Set aside
Step 3: Cream butter, oil, and sugar
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In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy
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This should take 3–4 minutes using a hand or stand mixer
Step 4: Add eggs and flavorings
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Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each
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Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract
Step 5: Combine wet and dry ingredients
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Add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients
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Stir in yogurt or sour cream, then add the remaining flour mixture
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Mix until just combined without overmixing
Step 6: Fold in strawberries
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Toss chopped strawberries in flour to prevent sinking
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Gently fold them into the batter using a spatula
Step 7: Bake the cake
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Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top
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Bake for 32–38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
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Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely
Step 8: Prepare the lemon glaze
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In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth
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Add lemon zest and adjust consistency as needed
Step 9: Glaze and decorate
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Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake
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Garnish with fresh strawberry slices, lemon curls, or mint leaves if desired
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 29g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g