Lemon Cake with Strawberries
A delightful lemon cake paired with fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (or dairy-free substitute)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- Combine the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder) in one bowl.
- Whisk the wet ingredients (milk, butter, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla) in another bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Check for doneness using a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Cool the cake before topping it with fresh strawberries.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
Allow ingredients to come to room temperature for the best results. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
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