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Strawberry Lemonade Cake.\u00a0A tender layer cake recipe brightened with lemon juice, lemon zest and fresh strawberries, frosted with a tangy sweet fresh strawberry buttercream frosting.<\/p>\n

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Last summer I shared my favorite Lemon Blueberry Cake<\/a><\/strong> and while it’s always been a hit in our house, it quickly became a reader favorite too. So many of you have given it a try and left your feedback. Thank you! Turns out,\u00a0one of the most commonly asked questions on this recipe is about subbing strawberries, as in, can I substitute the blueberries with strawberries? And while I completely understand the desire for a\u00a0lemon and strawberry combo, the truth is that swapping these berries is not as easy as making a straight substitution. So after our strawberry picking adventure (read about that here<\/a><\/strong>) I decided to make a strawberry version of the lemon blueberry cake!<\/p>\n

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Tart and sweet, tangy and fresh, this cake is summer at its best. The lemon cake is tender with a boost of lemon that’s pronounced but not too sour, with visible flecks of zest and extra lemon notes from a dash of extract. Then comes the strawberry\u00a0frosting, the real star of this show. Fresh strawberries are simmered\u00a0with a splash of lemon juice and some sugar, removing all of the excess liquid and creating the most intense strawberry reduction. When it’s added to our buttercream, the result is all the strawberry flavor you want without all the excess moisture that will ruin a frosting in no time flat. While I also love using freeze dried berries for an intense berry frosting (like in this recipe<\/a>), today’s frosting is all about using the fresh berry bounty that summer brings. The tartness of the fresh strawberries tones down the sweetness of a classic crusting buttercream, creating the perfect balance that’s neither too sugary nor too sour. Plus, its natural color is pretty easy on the eyes.<\/p>\n

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Between the layers of cake, sandwiched right in the middle of the frosting, is an extra layer of sliced strawberries. They really enhance the fresh strawberry flavor and add that extra pop of red that visually reminds us… this cake is a celebration of fresh berries. The key to adding the strawberry slices without extra liquid seeping out and ruining the cake texture or presentation is simply a little planning.<\/p>\n

Slice the strawberries a day in advance and lay them out on a baking tray lined with paper towels. Cover with another layer of paper towels and refrigerate overnight. When it comes time to assemble the cake, you’ll have beautiful fresh strawberry slices that won’t release too many juices. Simply spread a thin layer of frosting, top with the prepared strawberry slices, then cover with another thin layer of frosting. The strawberries will be completely surrounded by buttercream and not touching the cake itself, helping it remain as beautiful as it is tasty. If you don’t have time to dry the strawberry slices overnight, I suggest skipping them all together.<\/p>\n

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I hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Cheers to the start of some summer fun!<\/p>\n

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