Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust them with flour.
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add lemon zest and vanilla extract and mix well.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter-egg mixture, alternating with milk and pureed strawberries. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Bake the cakes for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Drizzle a little lemon juice over the cakes while cooling for a slight tartness.
Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the frosting, cream the softened butter and gradually add the powdered sugar. Once well mixed, incorporate lemon juice and strawberry puree.
If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk for the desired consistency.
Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous layer of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries on top or around the sides for a beautiful finish.
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Serve on a pastel-colored plate for a cheerful spring feel.