Strawberry Lemonade Cake
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 15.25 ounces white cake mix 1 box
- 1 cup water
- 3 large eggs
- 3.4 ounces vanilla instant pudding
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 ounces lemonade mix similar to Country Time
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze (Optional)
For the Strawberry Buttercream
- 1 cup fresh strawberries washed and hulled
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
Instructions
To Make the Lemonade Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, and grease a 9x13-inch pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to combine the cake ingredients. Mix until combined but don’t overmix the batter.15.25 ounces white cake mix, 1 cup water, 3 large eggs, 3.4 ounces vanilla instant pudding, ¾ cup sour cream, ½ cup vegetable oil, 4 ounces lemonade mix, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake for 30 to 40 minutes. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.
To Make the Lemon Glaze:
- Whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and lemon juice. Don't let this mixture sit too long, because it firms up.1 cup sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- When the cake comes out of the oven, pour the mixture over the warm cake. Smooth it into an even layer.
- Let the cake cool completely before adding the buttercream.
To Make the Strawberry Buttercream:
- Place the strawberries into a food processor (or blender) and process until smooth. Pour the puree through a mesh strainer to remove the seeds.1 cup fresh strawberries
- Use a hand mixer to combine the powdered sugar and softened butter. Slowly begin to add in the strawberry puree until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.4 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- Frost the cooled cake and add lemon or strawberry slices. Enjoy!
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 slice of cake. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Strawberry Lemonade Cake
Serving Size
1 slice
Amount per Serving
Calories
423
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
9
g
45
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
217
mg
9
%
Potassium
120
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
61
g
20
%
Fiber
0.5
g
2
%
Sugar
51
g
57
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
416
IU
8
%
Vitamin C
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
109
mg
11
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
