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Strawberry Lemonade Snack Cake

This cake features a light, tender crumb infused with bright, tart strawberry and lemon flavors. It is baked until golden and topped with a glossy strawberry glaze, resulting in a moist, flavorful dessert with a vibrant appearance.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Cooling rack
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease the 9-inch cake pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Add the softened butter and beat with a stand or hand mixer until the mixture is crumbly and resembles coarse sand, about 2-3 minutes.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in the lemon juice and vanilla extract, and beat until the batter is smooth and slightly fluffy.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  4. Fold in the sliced strawberries gently to distribute evenly without deflating the batter.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  6. Meanwhile, prepare the strawberry glaze by combining the remaining strawberries, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy, about 5-7 minutes.
    1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  7. Once the cake is baked, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Pour the warm strawberry glaze over the cooled cake, letting it soak in and create a shiny, flavorful coating.

Notes

For extra flavor, garnish with fresh strawberry slices or lemon zest before serving.