Strawberry Lemon Sour Cream Cake

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 1 cup of softened butter
• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 4 tbsp of lemon juice, divided
• Zest from 1 lemon
• 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour (reserve 1/4 cup for strawberries)
• ½ tsp of baking soda
• ½ tsp of kosher salt
• 8 oz of sour cream
• 1 ½ cups of fresh strawberries, diced

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup of powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp of lemon juice

Instructions:

Preparing the Cake:

1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 375°F. Prepare a 10-inch Bundt pan by greasing it and dusting with flour.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups of flour, baking soda, kosher salt, and the zest of one lemon. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice.
4. Combine with Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream: Alternately add the dry ingredients and sour cream to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
5. Prepare Strawberries: Toss the diced strawberries with the remaining 1/4 cup of flour, then gently fold them into the batter.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan. Lower the oven temperature to 325°F and bake for 60 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 20-30 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Preparing the Glaze:

1. Make the Glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth.
2. Finish the Cake: Once the cake has fully cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let the glaze set a bit before slicing.
3. Serve and Enjoy: Cut the cake into slices and serve. This Strawberry Lemon Sour Cream Cake makes a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tart lemon with sweet strawberries and a rich, moist crumb.

Indulge in the sweet and tangy goodness of this cake, ideal for spring and summer gatherings, or as a treat to brighten any day.