I’m so excited to share my favorite strawberry lemonade cake recipes with you today! These bright and sunny treats combine two of my best-loved flavors – sweet strawberries and tangy lemons. They’re perfect for summer parties, birthday celebrations, or just because you want something yummy!

I’ve been baking these cakes for my family for years, and they always get big smiles. Each recipe is easy to follow, and I’ll share some of my favorite kitchen tools that make baking even more fun. I’ve learned some tricks along the way that I can’t wait to tell you about!

Why Strawberry Lemonade Cake is Special

Strawberry lemonade cake is magical because it:

• Brings together sweet and tangy flavors in one delicious treat
• Uses fresh, colorful ingredients that make your cake look amazing
• Works for any season (though it’s extra special in summer!)
• Can be made in different ways – from simple sheet cakes to fancy layer cakes

The pink and yellow colors make these cakes so pretty, and the flavors remind me of sipping lemonade on a warm day. Let’s get baking!

10 Must-Try Strawberry Lemonade Cake Recipes

1. Classic Strawberry Lemonade Layer Cake

This show-stopping cake has layers of lemon cake with fresh strawberry filling and a creamy lemon frosting. It’s my go-to for special birthdays!

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings	Difficulty
40 mins	30 mins	2 hours	12	Medium

Ingredients:

• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup butter, softened
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• Zest of 2 lemons
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• 1 cup strawberry jam
• 4 cups buttercream frosting
• Yellow and pink food coloring

Steps:

1. Heat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
3. Add butter, eggs, milk, lemon zest, and juice, then beat until smooth.
4. Pour into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Let cool, then split each cake to make four layers.
6. Mix chopped strawberries with jam for filling.
7. Stack layers with filling between each.
8. Color frosting pale yellow and pink, then frost the cake.

I always use my handy cake leveler for perfect layers and a rotating cake stand to make frosting super easy!

2. Strawberry Lemonade Sheet Cake

This family-friendly cake feeds a crowd and is so simple to make. Perfect for potlucks and school events!

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings	Difficulty
20 mins	35 mins	1 hour	24	Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 box white cake mix
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup lemonade
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 package strawberry gelatin (3 oz)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking pan.
2. Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, lemonade, and lemon zest until smooth.
3. Pour into pan and bake 30-35 minutes.
4. While still warm, poke holes all over cake with a wooden skewer.
5. Mix gelatin with 1 cup hot water and pour over cake.
6. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
7. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice for glaze.
8. Pour over cake and top with fresh strawberries.

3. Strawberry Lemonade Poke Cake

This super moist cake is always a hit at summer cookouts. The secret is in the special sauce that soaks into the cake!

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings	Difficulty
15 mins	30 mins	3 hours	18	Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 box lemon cake mix
• Ingredients called for on cake mix box
• 1 package (3 oz) strawberry gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• ½ cup cold water
• 8 oz whipped topping, thawed
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
• Lemon slices for garnish

Steps:

1. Make cake according to box directions in a 9×13 pan.
2. While cake is still warm, poke holes all over with the handle of a wooden spoon.
3. Mix gelatin with boiling water until dissolved, then stir in cold water.
4. Pour slowly over cake, making sure it goes into the holes.
5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. Top with whipped topping and fresh strawberries before serving.

I love using my silicone-tipped wooden spoons for making the perfect-sized holes!

4. Strawberry Lemonade Cupcakes

These adorable little cakes are perfect for parties and bake sales. Kids and grown-ups love them equally!

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings	Difficulty
30 mins	18 mins	1 hour	24	Medium

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ½ cup milk
• ½ cup strawberry puree
• 3 cups buttercream frosting
• Pink and yellow food coloring

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350°F and line cupcake pans with paper liners.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
4. Mix in lemon zest and juice.
5. Add dry ingredients and milk, alternating between them.
6. Fold in strawberry puree just until swirled.
7. Fill liners 2/3 full and bake 15-18 minutes.
8. Color half the frosting pink and half yellow, then pipe onto cooled cupcakes.

My piping bag set makes these cupcakes look professional with very little effort!

5. Homemade Strawberry Lemonade Pound Cake

This rich and dense cake has an amazing texture and is bursting with flavor in every bite!

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings	Difficulty
25 mins	65 mins	2 hours	12	Medium

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups butter, softened
• 3 cups sugar
• 6 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons strawberry puree

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 325°F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
4. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
5. Add dry ingredients to butter mixture, alternating with milk.
6. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and strawberries.
7. Pour into pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
8. Let cool, then remove from pan.
9. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and strawberry puree to make glaze.
10. Pour glaze over cooled cake.

A quality bundt pan makes all the difference for this recipe!

6. Gluten-Free Strawberry Lemonade Cake

Everyone deserves cake! This allergen-friendly version is just as tasty as the original!

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings	Difficulty
20 mins	35 mins	1 hour	12	Medium

Ingredients:

• 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
• 1½ teaspoons xanthan gum (if not in your flour blend)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 cup strawberries, pureed
• 2 cups dairy-free frosting

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350°F and grease two 8-inch round pans.
2. Whisk together dry ingredients.
3. Beat butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
4. Mix in dry ingredients and milk alternately.
5. Stir in lemon zest, juice, and strawberry puree.
6. Divide between pans and bake 30-35 minutes.
7. Cool completely before frosting.

I find a high-quality gluten-free flour blend makes this cake taste just like the regular version!

7. Strawberry Lemonade Cake Pops

These bite-sized treats are super fun for kids’ parties and are great for using up leftover cake!

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings	Difficulty
40 mins	0 mins	2 hours	30	Medium

Ingredients:

• 1 baked strawberry lemonade cake (can use leftover or box mix)
• ½ cup lemon frosting
• 12 oz white chocolate melting wafers
• Pink and yellow candy coloring
• 30 cake pop sticks
• Sprinkles for decorating

Steps:

1. Crumble cake into fine crumbs in a large bowl.
2. Mix in frosting until you can form balls that hold together.
3. Roll into 1-inch balls and chill for 30 minutes.
4. Melt white chocolate according to package directions.
5. Divide and color half pink and half yellow.
6. Dip the end of each stick in melted chocolate, then insert into cake balls.
7. Dip each ball into melted chocolate and decorate with sprinkles.
8. Stand upright in a cake pop stand or foam block to set.

8. Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Bars

These refreshing treats are halfway between cake and ice cream – perfect for hot summer days!

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings	Difficulty
30 mins	0 mins	6 hours	16	Easy

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf pound cake, cut into ½-inch slices
• 1 cup strawberry puree
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 4 cups vanilla ice cream, softened
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 1 cup whipped topping
• Fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish

Steps:

1. Line a 9×9 pan with plastic wrap, leaving overhang.
2. Layer pound cake slices on bottom.
3. Mix strawberry puree with sugar and lemon juice.
4. Pour half over cake layer.
5. Mix ice cream with lemon zest and spread half over cake.
6. Repeat layers, ending with ice cream.
7. Top with whipped topping and freeze for at least 6 hours.
8. Use plastic wrap to lift out, slice, and garnish before serving.

My ice cream scoop with trigger release makes spreading the ice cream layers much easier!

9. Pink Lemonade Cake with Strawberry Filling

This pretty in pink cake looks fancy but is actually quite easy to make!

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings	Difficulty
35 mins	30 mins	2 hours	12	Medium

Ingredients:

• 1 box white cake mix
• 3 eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1¼ cups pink lemonade
• Pink food coloring
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 cups buttercream frosting
• Yellow food coloring

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round pans.
2. Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and pink lemonade until smooth.
3. Add pink food coloring to desired shade.
4. Bake according to box directions and cool completely.
5. For filling, cook strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice until thick.
6. Cool filling completely.
7. Cut each cake layer in half horizontally.
8. Spread filling between layers.
9. Color frosting pale yellow and frost the cake.

10. Strawberry Lemonade Mini Bundt Cakes

These individual-sized cakes are adorable and perfect for giving as gifts or serving at tea parties!

Prep Time	Cook Time	Total Time	Servings	Difficulty
25 mins	20 mins	1 hour	12	Medium

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter, softened
• 1½ cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ½ cup strawberry puree
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons strawberry puree
• Fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350°F and grease a mini bundt pan.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
4. Mix in milk, lemon juice, and zest.
5. Fold in dry ingredients just until combined.
6. Swirl in strawberry puree.
7. Fill each cavity ¾ full and bake 18-22 minutes.
8. Cool slightly, then remove from pan.
9. Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and strawberry puree.
10. Drizzle glaze over cooled cakes and garnish.

Planning and Preparation Tips

Making these strawberry lemonade cakes is easy with a little planning:

• Prep ingredients first – I always measure everything before starting to avoid mistakes.
• Bring refrigerated items to room temperature for better mixing.
• Make fillings and frostings a day ahead to save time.
• Fresh strawberries and lemons make the biggest flavor difference.
• Plan your decorations ahead – simple is often the prettiest!

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Smart Shopping Tips

Get the best ingredients for your strawberry lemonade cakes with these tips:

• Buy lemons that feel heavy for their size – they have more juice!
• Look for bright red strawberries with fresh green tops.
• Stock up on butter when it’s on sale and freeze it.
• Check if your grocery store has a reduced price section for ripe berries.
• Buy vanilla and other extracts in bulk to save money.

I store all my berries in this special produce container that keeps them fresh much longer!

Must-Have Tools & Equipment

These kitchen tools make baking strawberry lemonade cakes much easier:

• Microplane zester – Gets just the yellow part of the lemon peel without the bitter white pith. I use this one all the time!
• Silicone spatulas – Perfect for scraping every bit of batter from the bowl. This set has different sizes for all your needs.
• Cake leveler – For perfectly even cake layers every time.
• Digital kitchen scale – Measuring flour by weight makes cakes turn out better.
• Food processor – Makes quick work of pureeing strawberries.

Happy Baking!

I hope you try some of these yummy strawberry lemonade cakes! The mix of sweet strawberries and tangy lemons creates such a wonderful flavor that everyone loves. These recipes are so fun to make and even more fun to eat!

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Happy baking and see you next time!