Strawberry Lemonade Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting
Strawberry Lemonade Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a delightful treat that combines sweet strawberries with tangy lemon flavors. It’s perfect for any gathering and will brighten up anyone's day!
why make this recipe
This cake is not just delicious; it’s also easy to make! The vibrant flavors of strawberry and lemon come together beautifully, making it great for summer parties, birthdays, or just a fun weekend bake. Plus, who doesn’t love a cake that looks as good as it tastes?
Ingredients
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 1 3 oz box of strawberry gelatin
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup diced strawberries
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper for easy removal. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix and strawberry gelatin. Add the eggs, vegetable oil, water, and lemon juice. Mix everything together until smooth. Gently fold in the diced strawberries. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 2: Make the Frosting
- Beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, and beat until fluffy.
- Step 3: Assemble the Cake
- Once cooled, place one layer on a serving plate. Frost the top, then add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
- Step 4: Enjoy!
- Garnish with fresh strawberries or lemon zest.