This easy Strawberry Lemon Snack Cake is delicious anytime of day. Homemade strawberry pie filling and a lemon glaze will have you smiling in no time.
Spring is in full force here. The trees and plants are flowering and spreading pollen everywhere. But I'll take pollen over snow any day!
I realize this time of year is hard for everyone up north. Everyone is so ready for the warm weather to just be here and stay. I remember when we lived in Indiana and would have those teaser days. One day it would be really nice and warm and then it would get cold again.
Thank goodness that life in Florida isn't that temperamental right now. Just give it time. In a month or two the humidity will come back in full force, and I will be wishing for those cool Midwest days.
This easy breakfast cake comes together in no time at all. Now I do need to warn you. The dough is very sticky, so make sure you use an angled spatula to spread the dough in the pan.
This snack cake is also so easy to customize. I've use the base to create this Apple Butter Crumble Cake and this Banana Nutella Snack Cake. The next one I want to do is a blueberry version.
If you have the time, make this Homemade Strawberry Pie filling for this sweet cake.
The pie filling really doesn't take that much time, and there is so much more fruit in the homemade version. Plus, you will have extra to spread on toast or just eat with a spoon. I vote for the spoon method!
How to make a Strawberry Lemon Snack Cake
- Line a 10x15 pan with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and beat again.
- Add the flour, salt, and baking powder and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Reserve 1 cup of the dough for the top.
- Spread remaining dough in the prepared pan using an angled spatula.
- Add the pie filling on top and spread out. Make sure to leave a 1 inch border all around the edge of the cake.
- Drop the reserved dough on top of the pie filling and bake. Remove and cool.
FYI: Before serving cut the cake into slices, then drizzle the lemon glaze on top so it runs down the sides of the cake. It soaks into the sides of the cake and mixes with the pie filling on top. It really does add a little bit of extra something to this homemade strawberry cake recipe.
Other Strawberry Recipes
Homemade Strawberry Shortcake topped with fresh strawberries and whipped cream is a classic dessert that is delicious any time of year.
Layers of cake cubes, no bake cheesecake, and fresh fruit makes this Strawberry Key Lime Cheesecake Trifle an easy dessert to make for spring or summer dinners.
This easy Lemon Strawberry Poke Cake is a refreshing and light dessert for hot days. Creamy lemon frosting pockets and fluffy strawberry mousse make this a favorite with everyone.
Strawberry Streusel Muffins are refreshingly sweet strawberry muffins with an irresistible crunchy top.
This Strawberry Cobbler has an easy strawberry pie filling and a cinnamon sugar biscuits on top. Serve it with ice cream for a perfect dessert or breakfast.
Fresh strawberries and angel food cake add a fun twist to this Strawberry Shortcake Fluff Salad. It is the perfect sweet dessert salad to share at picnics or summer barbecues.
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Recipe
Strawberry Lemon Snack Cake
This easy Strawberry Lemon Snack Cake is delicious anytime of day. Fresh strawberry pie filling and a lemon glaze will have you smiling in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ cups Homemade Strawberry Pie Filling
- 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 15x10 baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
- Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Add the eggs and beat again.
- Add the flour, salt, and baking powder to the butter mixture and mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Reserve 1 cup of batter for the top. Spread the batter in the bottom of at the prepared pan with an angled spatula.
- Top with pie filling, leaving 1 inch all around. Drop small spoonfuls of the reserved batter on top. Bake for 22-25 minutes. Cool.
- Cut the cake into 30 bars. Whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice. Drizzle over the top of the bars. Let set. Store in a sealed container.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 201Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 170mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 3g
*The recipe and post for this Strawberry Lemon Snack Cake was first published on March 23, 2014. The photos have been updated and the post was republished on March 18, 2019.
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
Ugh I am so flipping done with this weather and ready for spring desserts too! I've already got a bunch of strawberry recipes planned, and then I look and see this amazing snack cake! This needs to be my breakfast for sure! Then I can pretend it's spring, at least in my kitchen. .)
Kelly
Love all these strawberry and lemon desserts you are sharing - totally getting me ready for spring mode even if the weather outside doesn't agree. These look gorgeous girl!:)
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Kelly!
capturing joy with kristen duke
So deliciously amazing looking!! PINNING!
Mel
They look so pretty and yummy!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Mel!
Johlene
I love this combo and I would love them even more in my mouth!! haha
Happy week 🙂 xoxo
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker
These are the perfect snack cakes for spring! I love the lemon strawberry combo!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Layla!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
These are making me so happy because I definitely know spring is coming!!!
Amanda
Yay for spring even if we are in the 30's today 🙂 Love these, thanks for the tip to spread them out easier 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Amanda! 😉
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron
That's exactly how it is where I am - looks like Spring and crazy cold still. This snack cake is brilliant! So pretty and such a fun dessert. Fake it til you make it - with these bars - love it! PS gorgeous photos!
Melanie @ Carmel Moments
Mmmm. Two of my favorite fruits together in one cake? This sounds terrific!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Melanie!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon
Love this flavor combo Jocelyn! Pinned 🙂
Chloe @ foodlikecake
That looks amazing! I love lemon and strawberries together 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Chloe!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
I am loving all your spring-y strawberry lemon recipes girl! They are so pretty AND yummy sounding! I am drooling over this! Pinned
Marti
Oh my goodness...this looks soooo good! I want it all right now! LOL I'll have to try the homemade strawberry filling...I bet it's great!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Marti!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent
This snack cake looks absolutely scrumptious. Perfect for spring or our almost spring. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg
I'm swooning. I love strawberry and lemon. And seriously, I must make your strawberry pie filling. Pinning!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Norma! 😉
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads
I love the lemon and strawberry flavor combo! These look amazing. Pinning!
Kentuckylady717
You sure know how to make me hungry and make me want to make every recipe you post 🙂
This looks so yummy.....will have to try it when I get some strawberries...
Have a question tho. I tried to save it in my recipes, as I always save all your recipes, but it would not let me save it.....and this has not happened before.....it automatically saves it for me, just like does any other recipes on sites that I may want to save.... any idea why I was unable to save this one ?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am so glad all of my recipes make you want to bake 🙂 I'm not sure why there would be problem with saving the recipe. Did you try to save it using the ziplist button? Were you using a different browser? If not, maybe try using another browser. That's about the extent of my knowledge on computer issues...sorry 🙁
Marcie
Hooray for strawberry season! I love strawberry and lemon together, and this cake looks incredibly luscious! 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet
Lemon and strawberry go so well together! Loving the spring flavors!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Nancy! 🙂