Pink Lemonade Cake

Here’s a delightful Pink Lemonade Cake recipe that is perfect for any occasion. This cake is bursting with a refreshing lemon flavor and has a lovely pink hue, making it as beautiful as it is delicious!

Pink Lemonade Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons pink lemonade concentrate (thawed)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Pink food coloring (optional)

For the Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup pink lemonade concentrate (thawed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Pink food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven and prepare the pans:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans (or line them with parchment paper).
2. Make the cake batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
   • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, butter, and vegetable oil until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and pink lemonade concentrate.
   • Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring to achieve the desired shade of pink.
3. Bake the cake:
   • Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
   • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the frosting:
   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy.
   • Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
   • Add the pink lemonade concentrate, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the frosting is smooth and creamy. If desired, add a few drops of pink food coloring to achieve the desired shade of pink.
5. Assemble the cake:
   • Once the cakes are completely cool, level the tops if necessary.
   • Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of frosting over the top.
   • Add the second cake layer and repeat with more frosting. Top with the third cake layer.
   • Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
6. Decorate:
   • Decorate the cake with additional decorations if desired, such as lemon slices, sprinkles, or edible flowers.
7. Serve:
   • Slice and enjoy your beautiful and delicious Pink Lemonade Cake!

This cake is sure to be a hit at any gathering with its vibrant color and refreshing flavor. Enjoy!