𝗪𝗼𝗮𝗵𝗵! 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲 🍓🍋 is like sunshine in every slice—sweet, tangy, ultra moist,...

𝗪𝗼𝗮𝗵𝗵! 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘄𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗸𝗲 🍓🍋 is like sunshine in every slice—sweet, tangy, ultra moist, and stacked tall with FOUR luscious layers + a dreamy lemon cream cheese frosting. The ultimate spring & summer showstopper!

📋 Ingredients

For the Cake (4 layers):
● 12 oz cream cheese, softened (1½ blocks)
● 2¼ sticks unsalted butter, softened (18 tablespoons)
● 2¼ cups granulated sugar
● 6 large eggs
● 1 tbsp lemon zest
● 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
● 3 cups cake flour (or sifted all-purpose)
● 1 tbsp baking powder
● ½ tsp salt
● 1¼ cups buttermilk
● ½ cup puréed fresh strawberries 🍓
● 1 tbsp strawberry extract (optional, for bold flavor)

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
● 12 oz cream cheese, softened
● ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
● 4½ cups powdered sugar
● 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
● 1 tbsp lemon zest
● 1 tsp vanilla extract
● Pinch of salt

📝 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line 4 round cake pans (8 or 9 inch).

2️⃣ Make the Batter:
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add sugar and mix until fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in lemon juice and zest.
In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the batter. Mix in strawberry purée and extract.

3️⃣ Bake:
Divide batter evenly between pans.
Bake 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Let layers cool completely before frosting.

4️⃣ Make the Frosting:
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar.
Mix in lemon juice, zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until fluffy.

5️⃣ Assemble the Cake:
Layer cake with generous spreads of lemon cream cheese frosting between each.
Frost the outside and decorate with fresh strawberries and lemon slices if desired.