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Strawberry Cake with Lemon Curd

A delightful strawberry cake layered with tangy lemon curd, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 cup strawberries sliced
Lemon Curd
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter cubed
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
  6. Fold in the sliced strawberries.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Lemon Curd Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, whisk together lemon juice, sugar, and eggs.
  2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in butter and lemon zest until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Once the cake is cooled, slice it in half horizontally.
  2. Spread lemon curd between the layers and on top of the cake.
  3. Garnish with additional strawberries if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This cake can be served chilled or at room temperature.

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