Strawberry Lemonade Cake (Print)

Soft cake featuring strawberries, lemon zest, and a tart glaze. A go-to dessert for cheerful celebrations in warm weather!

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup of softened unsalted butter, to mix into the cake batter.
02 - 2 cups of white sugar, for sweetness.
03 - 4 large eggs to hold the batter together.
04 - 1 teaspoon of vanilla for a hint of flavor.
05 - 1 teaspoon of lemon extract, optional for a lemony hint.
06 - 3 cups of all-purpose flour, gives the cake its form.
07 - 1 teaspoon of baking powder, to make it rise.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon of salt, adds balance to the sweetness.
09 - 1 cup of buttermilk for a moist texture.
10 - The zest of one lemon, adds bright citrus flavor.
11 - 1 cup of fresh strawberries, chopped and mixed into the batter.
12 - 1 cup of powdered sugar, for making the sweet glaze.
13 - 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, adds tartness to the glaze.
14 - 1 tablespoon of milk, to adjust glaze thickness.
15 - 1/2 cup of strawberry puree, optional for color and fruity glaze flavor.

# Steps:

01 - Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Coat it lightly with flour so the cake won’t stick.
02 - Whip together the softened butter and sugar in a big bowl until it looks light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the eggs, one at a time, blending each time. Stir in the vanilla and, if you’re using it, the lemon extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, and salt until they’re evenly combined.
05 - Add a little of the dry blend to the wet batter, then pour in some buttermilk. Keep switching between the two, starting and finishing with the dry mix. Don’t overmix.
06 - Carefully fold in the lemon zest along with the fresh strawberry pieces so the fruits don’t get crushed.
07 - Scoop the batter into the prepared pan and smooth out the surface with a spatula.
08 - Let it bake in the oven for 60 to 70 minutes. Check with a toothpick in the middle — it should come out clean. Cover the top with foil if it’s browning too quickly.
09 - Take out the cake and let it rest in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then move it to a cooling rack to cool down completely.
10 - For the topping, mix lemon juice, milk, and powdered sugar in a bowl until it’s smooth. Add in strawberry puree if you want extra fruity flavor and color.
11 - Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze all over it. Give it a few minutes to set before slicing it up.

# Notes:

01 - This light and zesty loaf mixes sweet strawberries with tangy lemon to make a perfect treat.
02 - Great for warm-weather brunches, gatherings, or whenever you want a refreshing dessert.
03 - Adding strawberry puree makes the glaze pink and boosts its fruity flavor.

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