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delicious fruity dessert treat

Strawberry Lemon Cake

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 2 Mixing bowls
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 9-inch cake pan
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup strawberries chopped
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
  • Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until smooth.
  • Fold in the lemon zest and chopped strawberries gently with a spatula.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Let the cake cool completely on the cooling rack for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For the best results, make sure the butter is completely melted to ensure a smooth batter. Also, to bring out the flavor of the strawberries, use fresh and ripe ones. Adjust the amount of lemon zest according to your preference for a more pronounced citrus flavor.
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