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Strawberry Limeade Cake Recipe

Kristan Roland
Strawberry Limeade Cake is a complete delight to the senses. A wonderful choice for a summer birthday.
3.01 from 1020 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling 7 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Cuisine Frosting
Servings 10
Calories 744 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups Cake Flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 stick Salted Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Zest
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Egg
  • 3 Large Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice
  • 2-4 drops Green Food Coloring
  • 3/4 cup Salted Butter (12 tablespoons)
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Frozen Sweetened Strawberries in Syrup Thawed and pureed
  • 5-6 cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 2 (8 inch) round cake pans and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine cake flour and baking powder. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of your mixer, beat butter, sugar, and lemon zest on medium speed for two minutes, until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating and scraping the sides of the bowl after each. Add lime juice and mix until smooth.
  • Add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture alternately, starting and ending with flour. Stir in a few drops of green food coloring. Give the batter a good stir from the bottom, then pour evenly into prepared pans.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched in the center.
  • Remove from oven and let cool in pans for about 7 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
  • In the bowl of your mixer, beat butter and cream cheese on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add pureed strawberry mixture, beating on low until smooth.
  • Add 5 cups powdered sugar and continue beating on low until JUST mixed.
  • Increase mixer speed to high and beat for one minute. If frosting is too thin, add additional cup of powdered sugar.
  • Carefully level cooled cakes with a serrated knife, then frost and assemble. Keep uneaten cake stored in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 744kcalCarbohydrates: 114gProtein: 4gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 65mgSugar: 90g
Keyword Baked, Baking, Cakes, Desserts, Frosting, Limes, Party Food, Strawberries, Summer
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