Description
A delightful cake that marries sweet strawberries with tangy lime for a refreshing dessert experience.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Zest of 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, incorporating thoroughly before adding the next.
- Stir in the strawberry puree, lime juice, and lime zest until just combined.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, whisking together.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and finishing with flour mixture; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare the cakes a day in advance and store in the fridge. You can also use an air fryer if oven space is limited.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, strawberry, lime, spring, summer, refreshing