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strawberry lemon cake

Moist and buttery strawberry lemon pound cake filled with fresh strawberries, bright lemon flavor, and topped with a tangy lemon glaze, perfect for spring and summer.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.25 cups salted butter room temperature (2 ½ sticks / 284 g)
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 0.25 cups buttermilk room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for tossing the strawberries
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 0.25 cups lemon juice about 1-2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest about 1 medium lemon
  • 0.5 cups fresh strawberries chopped for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 10-inch bundt pan with non-stick spray.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter on medium speed until smooth.
  • Gradually add the sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Slowly add the cake flour and mix on low speed until just combined.
  • Add buttermilk. Mix until just incorporated, scraping the bowl as needed.
  • Add the lemon extract and lemon zest, mixing until just combined.
  • In a small bowl, toss the chopped strawberries with 1 tablespoon of flour to help prevent them from sinking during baking.
  • Gently fold the floured strawberries into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 85-90 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 15–20 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack and cool completely before glazing.
  • In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Mix until smooth. Pour over the cooled cake.
  • After glazing the cake, sprinkle with lemon zest and scatter the chopped strawberries on top. Let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

This pound cake is best served within 2 days for optimal freshness. You can store leftovers wrapped tightly in plastic wrap at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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