Strawberry Lemon Cake: The Best Comfort Dessert Recipe
This Strawberry Lemon Cake is the ultimate comfort dessert, combining the tartness of lemon with the sweetness of strawberries for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk.
- Stir in the lemon juice and fold in the strawberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding lemon zest to the batter.
- Top with whipped cream and extra strawberries for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemon Cake, dessert, comfort food