Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake

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Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake (Moist, Tangy & Sweet)

If you’re craving a dessert that tastes like summer in every bite, this Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake is the perfect choice. Soft, tender cake layers made with real buttermilk are infused with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a sweet strawberry glaze that brings the whole dessert together.

This cake is light, moist, and bursting with fruity goodness—ideal for spring gatherings, summer parties, birthdays, or anytime you want a refreshing homemade treat.

Why You’ll Love Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake

  • Ultra-moist thanks to buttermilk

  • Perfect balance of sweet strawberries and tangy lemon

  • Beautiful, bakery-style presentation

  • Easy to make with simple ingredients

  • Perfect for holidays, parties, and potlucks

Ingredients for Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake

For the Cake

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter

  • 2 large eggs

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Strawberry Glaze

  • 1½ cups powdered sugar

  • 3–4 tbsp strawberry puree or strawberry lemonade concentrate

  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Optional Garnish

  • Fresh strawberries

  • Lemon slices or zest

How to Make Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake

  1. Preheat oven
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan or 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. Mix dry ingredients
    In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.

  3. Combine wet ingredients
    In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.

  4. Make the batter
    Slowly add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix until smooth.

  5. Bake
    Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  6. Cool
    Let cake cool for 15 minutes before glazing.

  7. Prepare glaze
    Whisk powdered sugar, strawberry puree, and lemon juice until smooth.

  8. Glaze and serve
    Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and garnish if desired.

Tips for the Best Strawberry Lemonade Cake

  • Use real buttermilk for the best texture

  • Fresh lemon juice makes a big flavor difference

  • Don’t overmix the batter

  • Chill cake slightly before glazing for a neat finish

Storage & Make-Ahead Tips

  • Store covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 5 days

  • Freeze unfrosted cake for up to 2 months

  • Glaze just before serving for best appearance

Final Thoughts

This Strawberry Lemonade Buttermilk Cake is soft, moist, and bursting with fresh citrus and berry flavor. It’s the kind of cake that brightens any table and keeps people coming back for seconds.

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