Description
A delightful Lemon Strawberry Sheet Cake that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweetness of fresh strawberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/3 cup finely crushed freeze-dried strawberries
- 2–3 tbsp milk, as needed
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×13-inch sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and lemon zest.
- Stir in the lemon juice.
- Add the dry ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the center springs back lightly and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Make the Frosting: Beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar.
- Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and crushed freeze-dried strawberries.
- Add milk a tablespoon at a time until smooth and spreadable.
- Spread over the cooled cake and garnish with fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Pat the chopped strawberries dry with paper towels before folding them into the batter to keep the crumb tender without making the cake soggy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg