🍓🍋 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:

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1¾ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1½ cups chopped fresh strawberries (patted dry)

For the Lemon Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juic
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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