Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Strawberry Topping
- In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Let sit for 10 minutes to macerate.
Frosting Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Assembly
- Once the cake is cooled, spread the frosting on top.
- Top with the macerated strawberries before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For a richer flavor, you can add a layer of lemon curd between the cake layers if making a multi-layer cake.