Strawberry Lemonade Cake 🍓🍋

oft, tender, and fluffy, this Strawberry Lemonade Cake recipe is bursting with bright flavors from the lemon juice, zest, and strawberries.

___Ingredients:___ – **For the Cake:** – 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour – 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon baking soda – 1/2 teaspoon salt – 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar – 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened – 4 large eggs – 1 cup buttermilk – 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice – 1 tablespoon lemon zest – 1/2 cup pureed strawberries – **For the Frosting:** – 1 cup unsalted butter, softened – 4 cups powdered sugar – 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice – 1 tablespoon lemon zest – 1/2 cup pureed strawberries – Fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish

___Directions:___ 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. 4. Mix in the buttermilk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and pureed strawberries until well combined. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. 6. Divide the batter evenly among the three prepared cake pans. 7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and cool completely on wire racks. 8. For the frosting, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and pureed strawberries, beating until smooth and fluffy. 9. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Repeat with the second and third layers. Frost the sides and top of the cake. 10. Garnish with fresh strawberries and lemon slices. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 55 minutes