Pink Lemonade Cake

Here’s a recipe for a Pink Lemonade Cake that is perfect for summer or any festive occasion:

Ingredients

For the Cake:

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

For the Pink Lemonade Frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1-2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
• Pink food coloring (optional)
• Lemon slices or zest for garnish (optional)

Instructions

For the Cake:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper circles.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar, butter, and vegetable oil together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the pink lemonade concentrate. Add pink food coloring if desired to enhance the pink color of the cake.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

For the Frosting:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy and smooth.
2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. Add the pink lemonade concentrate and mix until well combined.
4. Add milk or heavy cream as needed to achieve the desired consistency.
5. Add pink food coloring if desired.

Assembling the Cake:

1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of frosting over the top.
2. Place the second cake layer on top and spread frosting over the top.
3. Add the third cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
4. Garnish with lemon slices or zest if desired.

Enjoy your delicious Pink Lemonade Cake!