Strawberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Strawberries are not technically berries but rather an aggregate fruit, as they are formed from multiple ovaries of a single flower.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Strawberry Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries, diced
• 8 cup Cream cheese, softened
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whipped cream
• For garnish Fresh strawberries, sliced

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the cake has cooled, spread the lemon cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
12. Top with whipped cream and garnish with sliced strawberries.
13. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
14. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 45g15%

Sugars 30g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.