Ingredients
Scale
- 340 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 300 g granulated sugar
- Zest of one large organic lemon or two small
- 180 g butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 240 g sour cream (room temperature)
- 60 g vegetable oil (e.g. canola oil)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 400 g butter (room temperature)
- 660 g powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp freeze dried strawberry powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp whole milk (room temperature)
- Fresh strawberries
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- In a stand mixer bowl, beat the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the lemon zest during this step.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed just until combined; do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for about 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow them to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- While cooling, prepare your strawberry buttercream by creaming room-temperature butter in a stand mixer. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fluffy. Add freeze-dried strawberry powder, vanilla extract, and just enough milk to reach desired consistency.
- Once cooled completely, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread an even layer of strawberry buttercream on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake with remaining buttercream.
- Finish by decorating with fresh strawberries and lemon slices on top for an attractive presentation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg