Ingredients

The following ingredients have 14 Servings
  • Cake:
  • 2 1/2 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 5 egg whites, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup strawberries, chopped or diced
  • Frosting:
  • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2/3 cup strawberries, diced

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or a jelly roll baking sheet.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a large bowl or mixer, cream together butter and sugar for 3-4 minutes, or until fluffy and lightened in color.
  • Beat in egg whites, Greek yogurt and vanilla extract, then gradually mix in dry ingredients and milk, being careful not to over-mix.
  • Fold in diced strawberries, then transfer batter (it will be thick) to 9x13 or baking sheet.
  • Place in oven and bake for 30-40 minutes (if using 9x13) or 12-16 minutes (if using baking sheet), or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  • While cake bakes, start frosting by beating cream cheese and butter in a large bowl or mixer for 2-3 minutes, or until fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, until fully incorporated, then slowly mix in lemon juice.
  • Once combined, mix in fresh, diced strawberries until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Once cake has fully cooled, spread frosting on in a nice, even layer, then slice, serve and enjoy!