04/24/2026
Strawberry Lemon Cream Cake
This strawberry lemon cream cake is sunshine in dessert form, layered with soft vanilla cake, juicy strawberries, and a bright lemony cream that melts into every bite. It’s the kind of fresh, bakery-style cake that feels perfect for a warm weekend or a sweet Mother’s Day celebration. Save this recipe and tag someone who would love a slice of this dreamy strawberry lemon cake!
Yield: 10 large slices
Ingredients:
For the vanilla cake: • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (315g)
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar (350g)
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (170g)
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk (240ml)
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
For the strawberry filling: • 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar (65g)
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
For the lemon cream frosting: • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (226g)
• 4 cups powdered sugar (480g)
• 2 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 to 3 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the topping: • Fresh strawberries
• Thin lemon slices
• Extra lemon zest
How to make it:
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add softened butter and mix until crumbly.
Add eggs one at a time, then pour in milk and vanilla. Mix until smooth and fluffy for a soft, tender strawberry lemon cream cake base.
Divide batter evenly and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool completely.
In a saucepan, cook strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and cornstarch until thick and jammy. Let cool fully.
For the lemon cream frosting, beat butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and cream until light and creamy.
Place one cake layer down, spread lemon cream frosting, then spoon over the strawberry filling.
Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with the remaining lemon cream frosting.
Top with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and a sprinkle of zest for that vibrant bakery-style finish.
Chill slightly before slicing to get those clean, juicy layers.
Serve cold or slightly chilled for a refreshing, creamy strawberry lemon cream cake that’s bursting with bright citrus and sweet berry flavor.