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Strawberry Limeade Cake

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A vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Limeade Cake that perfectly balances zesty lime and luscious strawberries, making it ideal for gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/2 cups Cake Flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 stick Salted Butter (1/2 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Zest
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs + 3 large Egg Yolks
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice
  • 2–4 drops Green Food Coloring (optional)
  • For the frosting:
  • 3/4 cup Salted Butter (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Sweetened Strawberries in Syrup (thawed and pureed)
  • 5–6 cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  3. Sift together the cake flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
  4. Cream the salted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in the eggs and lime zest one at a time.
  6. Incorporate the dry mixture, milk, and lime juice alternately into the butter-sugar-egg mixture.
  7. Add food coloring if desired and stir gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Make the frosting by beating together salted butter and cream cheese, then gradually adding powdered sugar and mixing in pureed strawberries.
  12. Assemble the cake by layering and frosting between the cakes and on the sides.
  13. Garnish with fresh strawberries and lime zest for presentation.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust the frosting’s sweetness by adding more cream cheese if too sweet.

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Keywords: cake, strawberry, limeade, dessert, summer

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