🍓🍋 Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake
Introduction:
When the weather warms up and fresh berries are in season, there’s no better treat than a Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake. Moist, tender, and tangy-sweet, this cake combines everything we love about Southern-style baking with the zippy freshness of citrus and strawberries. It’s like sipping a glass of cold strawberry lemonade — in dessert form!
The buttermilk gives it a beautiful, soft crumb. The fresh strawberries keep it juicy and flavorful. And the lemon glaze on top? It’s the sunshine cherry on the sundae. Whether you serve this for a picnic, birthday party, potluck, or lazy Sunday, this cake will brighten any table.
📝 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
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½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1¾ cups granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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¼ cup fresh lemon juice
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon baking soda
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup buttermilk
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1½ cups chopped fresh strawberries (patted dry)
For the Lemon Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juic
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Optional: extra lemon zest or strawberry slices for garnish
👩🍳 Preparation:
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan, or line with parchment paper for easy lifting.
Step 2: Cream the Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes). This gives the cake a soft and airy base.
Step 3: Add Wet Ingredients
Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Step 5: Alternate with Buttermilk
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