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Strawberry Lemon Cake


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1012 servings 1x

Ingredients

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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

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)

  • Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper

Step 2: Mix dry ingredients

  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

  • Set aside

Step 3: Cream butter, oil, and sugar

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy

  • This should take 3–4 minutes using a hand or stand mixer

Step 4: Add eggs and flavorings

  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each

  • Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract

Step 5: Combine wet and dry ingredients

  • Add half of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients

  • Stir in yogurt or sour cream, then add the remaining flour mixture

  • Mix until just combined without overmixing

Step 6: Fold in strawberries

  • Toss chopped strawberries in flour to prevent sinking

  • Gently fold them into the batter using a spatula

Step 7: Bake the cake

  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top

  • Bake for 32–38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean

  • Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

Step 8: Prepare the lemon glaze

  • In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth

  • Add lemon zest and adjust consistency as needed

Step 9: Glaze and decorate

  • Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake

  • 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