Description
Sweet pink lemonade cake brings zesty summer charm to classic dessert lovers. Refreshing citrus notes and delicate pink hue invite you to savor each delightful, light-as-air slice.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients (Cake):
- 1 box white cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
Flavor and Color Enhancers:
- Pink food coloring (optional)
Frosting Components:
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish:
- Fresh lemon slices
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and carefully coat two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and flour.
- Prepare the white cake mix using pink lemonade concentrate instead of water, creating a tangy base. Optional: enhance the color with a few drops of pink food coloring for visual appeal.
- Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared pans, ensuring balanced layers. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean, following package baking time recommendations.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Create the frosting by whipping softened butter until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract, blending until achieving a light, fluffy consistency.
- Position the first cake layer on a serving plate, spreading a generous layer of frosting across the top surface.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top, then skillfully frost the entire cake, covering sides and top with the remaining frosting.
- Add an elegant finishing touch by arranging fresh lemon slices and delicate mint leaves around the cake for a vibrant, refreshing presentation.
Notes
- Add a splash of pink lemonade concentrate to intensify the citrusy flavor and create a more vibrant cake experience.
- Experiment with natural food coloring like beetroot powder for a soft pink hue that avoids artificial additives.
- Chill the cake layers before frosting to prevent crumbs from mixing into the smooth buttercream and ensure clean, sharp edges.
- Transform this cake into a gluten-free version by using a gluten-free white cake mix and checking all ingredient labels carefully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg