Bird's Strawberry Cake With Lemon Filling Recipe

Indulge in this delightful Bird's Strawberry Cake, featuring a tangy lemon filling that will tantalize your taste buds! This recipe offers flexibility – bake it as a convenient 9x13 sheet cake or a stunning 3-layer masterpiece. For the lemon filling, you can opt for the ease of pre-made lemon pie filling or create a vibrant, homemade microwave lemon curd (recipe included). The homemade curd, best prepared a day in advance, yields a luscious 3 1/2 cups – enough to generously fill your cake and leave some for savoring! Get ready for a burst of fresh strawberry sweetness atop a fluffy cake, creating a dessert that’s both impressive and surprisingly simple.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 331.8 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.9 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bird's Strawberry Cake With Lemon Filling

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How to Make Bird's Strawberry Cake With Lemon Filling

  1. **Lemon Curd (make a day ahead):**
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 4 large egg yolks, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice until smooth.
  3. Microwave on high for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove and whisk until smooth. Repeat this process two more times, for a total of 3, 2-minute intervals, until the curd has thickened.
  5. Stir in 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until melted and fully incorporated.
  6. Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the curd to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  7. **Cake:**
  8. Prepare your favorite cake mix according to package directions (either 9x13 sheet cake or 3-layer cake).
  9. Let the cake cool completely.
  10. **Assembly:**
  11. Spread the chilled lemon curd evenly over the top of the cooled cake (for a 9x13 cake, or top of the first and second layers for a 3-layer cake).
  12. Spread a layer of whipped topping (cool whip or homemade) over the lemon curd.
  13. Refrigerate for 4-8 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  14. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices just before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

93g

Fat

62g

Carbs

9g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Occasion Desserts Fruit Easy Dinner Party Kid Friendly Cakes Dietary Inexpensive Toddler Friendly Berries Strawberries Citrus Lemon