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Lemon Strawberry Layer Cake Recipe

Published: May 19, 2014 · Modified: Oct 22, 2022 by Anna 19 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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Lemon Strawberry Layer Cake - this rustic looking cake is very easy to make and absolutely delicious! You will love the lemon and strawberry combo!

Lemon and Strawberry Layer Cake Recipe from crunchycreamysweet.com

I am about to tell you that making a layer cake is ridiculously easy. Not only you cannot mess it up but you also don't need any skills or experience in decorating cakes.

Rustic cakes are the new thing! They are impressive to serve for a dinner party or any celebration. And we all know that summer is full of celebrations. Any reason is good for a party during summer. The sunshine, the warm breeze, the chirping birds - it all makes you want to throw a party!

Summer is also all about fruit. The best way to eat it? Fresh of course! When there is a fruit juice dripping down your hands - you know you are enjoying the fruit in the best way possible.

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As soon as strawberries show up in farmers market and stores - you know the summer is just around the corner! And if you ask me - I think kids love strawberries way more than any candy. At least mine do! I cannot tell you how many times I caught my kiddos sneaking a few from the container or a bowl. This is a proof:

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Kids love strawberries!

Our oldest daughter absolutely adores strawberries and I think this cake is also her favorite cake to date! She helped me place the strawberry slices on the whipped cream. I think it's safe to say, she was really happy about this project. 🙂

For the cake layers, I used my trusted lemon cake recipe. For days, I couldn't decide if I wanted the strawberries baked into the cake or use fresh to dress up the cake. I went with the latter because like I said above - these berries are the best fresh!

Lemon and Strawberry Layer Cake on a cooling rack.

Lemon strawberry layer cake

Author: Anna
Lemon Strawberry Layer Cake - this rustic looking cake is very easy to make and absolutely delicious! You will love the lemon and strawberry combo!
5 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 618 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 3 c all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ c granulated sugar
  • 12 tablespoon unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • freshly grated zest of a whole lemon about 3 tsp
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 c buttermilk or sour milk see note
  • 3 c whipped topping or whipped cream
  • 1 lb fresh strawberries washed, hulled and sliced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
  • If using sour milk: place 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in a measuring cup and fill with enough milk to make 1 cup. Stir few times and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, soda, salt and the zest). Set aside.
  • Generously grease and flour two 9" round cake pans. Set aside.
  • Mix half of the lemon zest and lemon juice with sugar in a small mixing bowl. Mix until the sugar turns yellow and is fragrant.
  • In a large mixing bowl of a stand mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add vanilla, lemon extract and beat well again.
  • With the mixer on low speed, add the dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes OR until the toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely in pans. Invert onto a cutting board.

!assembly:

  • Place one layer of the cake onto your serving platter or a cake stand.
  • Place half of the whipped topping over the layer and spread with an offset spatula.
  • Decorate with ⅓ of the strawberries.
  • Top with the second layer of the cake.
  • Decorate with the remaining whipped topping and strawberry slices.
  • Sprinkle with the remaining lemon zest.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Refrigerate any leftovers for up to 1 day. If using sour milk: place 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in a measuring cup and fill with enough milk to make 1 cup. Stir few times and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 618kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 383mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 33.8mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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Lemon and Strawberry Layer Cake on a cooling rack.

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  1. Curry and Comfort says

    May 21, 2014 at 4:49 pm

    I love fresh strawberries and it's one fruit I can eat without feeling guilty about the carbs... I wish I could have the cake too... so bad! Mmmmm! 🙂

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 22, 2014 at 6:41 pm

      Thank you, Ramona!

      Reply
  2. BabyJune says

    May 20, 2014 at 7:27 am

    5 stars
    Oooh this looks great! Wish I had a slice right now. 🙂 Love the fresh flavors!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 20, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply
  3. Nancy says

    May 19, 2014 at 8:05 pm

    5 stars
    Beautiful cake, Anna! This is the perfect summer dessert. And your daughter is gorgeous - just like her mum!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 20, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Awww, you are so sweet! Thank you, Nancy!!!

      Reply
  4. Danae Halliday says

    May 19, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    5 stars
    This is a beautiful cake and I love that it is rustic! Strawberry lemon is one of my favorite combinations, and well cake, who doesn't love cake?!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 20, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Right?? 🙂 Thank you, Danae!

      Reply
  5. Averie Cooks says

    May 19, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    5 stars
    I have a Driscolls post coming up soon and I am totally wanting a big piece of this cake right now! So beautiful and your daughter is just precious, Anna! So adorable! pinned

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 20, 2014 at 12:51 pm

      Oooo! Can't wait to see your post! Thanks, Averie!

      Reply
  6. Auntiepatch says

    May 19, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    I'm not finding the widget!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 20, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      I hope you were able to enter it!

      Reply
  7. Georgia says

    May 19, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    5 stars
    Haha! Your little girl and those strawberries reminds me of myself... I can't get enough of them lately. This layer cake is gorgeous, Anna. So berry-licious and beautiful! Great recipe for summer parties.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 20, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      Thank you, Georgia!

      Reply
  8. realfoodbydad says

    May 19, 2014 at 8:19 am

    5 stars
    What a beautiful cake! Would it be acceptable to have this for breakfast?:) Having that many strawberries is an awesome problem to have, right? Love this.

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 20, 2014 at 12:50 pm

      It's fantastic for breakfast. 🙂 You are getting your fruit! Thanks, Matt!

      Reply
  9. Tina | Mademoiselle Gourmande says

    May 19, 2014 at 8:18 am

    5 stars
    Wow, this looks soooo good! 🙂 Deliciously fresh looking cake!

    Reply
    • CrunchyCreamySw says

      May 20, 2014 at 12:49 pm

      Thank you, Tina!

      Reply
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