Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of fresh strawberries and zesty lemon with this exquisite Strawberry Lemonade Layer Cake. Each layer is a burst of flavor and a feast for the eyes, making it a perfect centerpiece for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 150 g unsalted butter, softened
- 280 g powdered sugar
- 3 medium eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 260 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g cornstarch
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- 210 ml buttermilk
- Juice of 1/2 lemon and zest
Fillings and Frostings:
- 1 portion of homemade strawberry compote
- 1 portion of Strawberry Swiss Buttercream
- 1 portion of Lemon Mascarpone Chantilly cream
- 50 g white chocolate
- 50 g heavy cream
- 2 tsp lemon curd
- Yellow food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare cake batter – Preheat oven. Sift dry ingredients. Beat butter, sugar, and zest. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in buttermilk and lemon juice.
- Bake the cakes – Divide batter, bake until golden. Cool in pans then on a wire rack.
- Prepare strawberry compote – Cook and cool the compote.
- Make the buttercream – Prepare the Strawberry Swiss Buttercream.
- Prepare mascarpone chantilly – Make the Lemon Mascarpone Chantilly cream.
- Assemble the cake – Layer cake with fillings. Chill.
- Prepare the glaze – Melt chocolate and cream, add lemon curd and coloring. Pour over cake.
Notes
- For best results, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar in the buttercream to suit your sweetness preference.
- Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries for an extra touch of elegance.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 1/10 of the cake)
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Strawberry Lemonade Layer Cake, Strawberry Cake, Lemon Cake, Layer Cake, Dessert Recipe
