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Perfect Berry Sweet Baby Shower Lemon Cake with Easy Strawberry Compote

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A bright, tangy lemon cake topped with a luscious strawberry compote, perfect for baby showers, brunches, or sunny weekend treats. This easy recipe balances tartness and sweetness with a tender crumb and fresh berry topping.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (300 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, at room temperature
  • Zest of 2 medium lemons
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk (can substitute with almond milk)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Strawberry Compote:
  • 2 cups (300 g) fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • ⅓ cup (65 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk mixed with lemon juice to the batter in three additions, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil if browning too fast.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. To make the strawberry compote, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes until thickened. Stir occasionally and cool.
  9. Assemble cake by placing one layer on a plate, spreading half the compote over it, topping with second layer, and spooning remaining compote on top. Garnish with lemon zest or mint leaves if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Do not overmix batter to avoid toughness. Tent cake with foil if browning too quickly. The strawberry compote can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. For gluten-free, substitute flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend. For dairy-free, use vegan butter and plant-based milk. Optional additions include cream cheese frosting or chopped toasted nuts for texture.

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Keywords: lemon cake, strawberry compote, baby shower dessert, easy lemon cake, berry dessert, summer cake, gluten-free option, dairy-free option

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