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Strawberry Cake With Lemon Infused Glaze 1767798293.5178099

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  • Author: Liana Brooks
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This Strawberry Cake with Lemon-Infused Glaze is a delightful dessert featuring tender cake layers, tangy lemon-cream cheese frosting, and a glistening strawberry glaze. It’s perfect for celebrations or a simple treat to brighten your day.

Ingredients

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  • 200g (7oz) All-Purpose Flour, sifted
  • 200g (7oz) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 0.25 tsp Salt
  • 120ml (0.5 cup) Whole Milk
  • 120ml (0.5 cup) Vegetable Oil
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 100g (3.5oz) Fresh Strawberries, pureed
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 200g (7oz) Cream Cheese, softened
  • 100g (3.5oz) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 150g (5.25oz) Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest (for frosting)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (for frosting)
  • 150g (5.25oz) Fresh Strawberries, diced (glaze)
  • 50g (0.25 cup) Granulated Sugar (glaze)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (glaze)
  • 1 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp Water (slurry)
  • 30g (1oz) Pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • Fresh Mint Leaves (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F), grease and line cake pans.
  2. Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Blend Wet Ingredients: Combine milk, oil, eggs, vanilla, strawberry puree, and lemon zest.
  4. Combine Wet & Dry: Gently mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Bake the Cakes: Divide batter, bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Cool the Cakes: Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto a rack.
  7. Prepare Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar, zest, and juice.
  8. Make Strawberry Glaze: Simmer strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice; add cornstarch slurry.
  9. Assemble the Cake: Layer cake with frosting.
  10. Frost the Cake: Frost top and sides.
  11. Glaze & Garnish: Drizzle glaze, sprinkle pistachios, and garnish with mint.

Notes

For a more intense lemon flavor, add a bit more zest to the frosting. Ensure strawberries are ripe for the best flavor.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 30 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg

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