Strawberry Lemonade Cake 🍓🍋

Strawberry Lemonade Cake 🍓🍋

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
• 1 box lemon cake mix (plus ingredients per package instructions)
• 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• For the Frosting:
• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup butter (softened)
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced, for garnish)

Instructions:

Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Prepare the lemon cake mix according to package instructions. Fold in chopped strawberries and lemon zest.

Bake: Divide the batter between the cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely.

Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Beat until light and fluffy.

Assemble the Cake: Once cooled, spread a layer of frosting on one cake layer, then place the second layer on top. Frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.

Garnish: Decorate with fresh strawberry slices on top and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes:

For extra flavor, add a drizzle of strawberry sauce over the top.

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 50 mins | Kcal: 450 | Servings: 8-10