Strawberry Lemonade Layer (Print Version)

Tender lemon cake layered with strawberry filling and lemon cream cheese frosting for a fresh, bright dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Lemon Cake

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→ Strawberry Filling

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→ Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

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→ Decoration

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# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.

03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add lemon zest and vanilla.

04 - Mix in lemon juice, scraping down sides of bowl as needed to ensure even incorporation.

05 - Add dry ingredients in three additions, alternating with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.

06 - Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Smooth tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

07 - Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before assembling.

08 - Combine strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until strawberries release their juices, about 5 minutes. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Cool completely.

09 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually, then beat in lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and salt until fluffy and spreadable.

10 - Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread half the strawberry filling over the top, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Top with second cake layer, repeat with remaining filling. Place third layer on top.

11 - Frost the sides and top with lemon cream cheese frosting. Decorate with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and edible flowers if desired. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving for easier slicing.

# Expert Advice:

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The combination of tangy lemon and sweet strawberry feels like sunshine in every bite
It looks stunning but the steps are completely manageable even if youre new to layer cakes

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Room temperature ingredients are absolutely essential for this cake to bake properly and have the right texture
The cornstarch in the strawberry filling prevents it from making your cake layers soggy
Chilling the assembled cake makes slicing much cleaner and the flavors develop beautifully

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Brush each cake layer with a little simple syrup before assembling to keep them extra moist
Use an offset spatula dipped in hot water for perfectly smooth frosting
Chill your frosted cake for 15 minutes before adding final decorations for a professional look

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