Description
This Strawberry Limeade Cake is the perfect sweet and tangy treat! With a moist, fluffy cake bursting with fresh strawberry and lime flavors, and topped with a creamy strawberry-cream cheese frosting, it’s an irresistible dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp lime zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup strawberry purée (blended fresh strawberries)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- For the Strawberry-Cream Cheese Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup strawberry purée
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lime zest (optional, for extra lime flavor)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake Batter:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lime zest and vanilla extract.
- Mix in lime juice, milk, and strawberry purée until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the Cake:
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Strawberry-Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
- Stir in strawberry purée, vanilla extract, and lime zest (if using).
- Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake evenly.
- Serve:
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and lime slices if desired.
- Slice and enjoy this Strawberry Limeade Cake with its sweet and tangy flavors!
Notes
- For an added touch, garnish with lime zest or candied lime slices.
- This cake pairs beautifully with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg