Description
Indulge in the perfect balance of sweet strawberries and tangy lime in this delightful Strawberry Limeade Cake. A moist strawberry cake infused with zesty lime flavors, topped with a creamy lime frosting, and garnished with fresh fruit for a burst of summer in every bite.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box strawberry cake mix
- 1 cup limeade (prepared or frozen concentrate thawed)
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh strawberries
Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Garnish:
- Sliced strawberries and lime wedges for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the batter: In a large bowl, combine the strawberry cake mix, limeade, vegetable oil, eggs, and lime zest. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Make the frosting: For the frosting, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy. Add lime juice and zest, beating until well combined.
- Frost the cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Garnish with sliced strawberries and lime wedges if desired. Chill before serving for best results.
Notes
- For a bolder lime flavor, add a few drops of lime extract to the batter or frosting.
- This cake can also be made in two 9-inch round pans for a layer cake variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
