Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup fresh strawberries (mashed or pureed)
- For the Strawberry Lemonade Glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp strawberry puree (or mashed fresh strawberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add in the flour mixture in batches, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Fold in the strawberry puree.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, mix together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and strawberry puree until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to soak into the cake.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy your Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake!
This will make a light, flavorful cake with the perfect balance of sweet and tart! If you need help with specific steps or tips, feel free to ask!