Pink Lemonade Cake

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A vibrant, tangy-sweet layer cake that tastes just like summer in every bite!

🍰 Ingredients

For the Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 ½ cups granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
⅓ cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
2-3 drops pink food coloring (optional, for extra vibrancy)

For the Pink Lemonade Buttercream:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
¼ cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed

1-2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Pink food coloring (optional)

For Garnish:

Lemon slices
Sprinkles

Edible glitter (optional)

📝 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Cake:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round pans.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
Fold in lemonade concentrate and food coloring (if using).

Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 25-30 minutes (until a toothpick comes out clean). Cool completely.

2️⃣ Make the Buttercream:

Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar.
Mix in lemonade concentrate, vanilla, and salt. Adjust consistency with heavy cream.

Tint with pink food coloring if desired.

3️⃣ Assemble & Decorate:

Place one cake layer on a stand. Spread with ½ cup frosting.
Top with the second layer. Frost the entire cake with remaining buttercream.

Garnish with lemon slices, sprinkles, or edible glitter.

💡 Tips & Variations

✔ Extra tangy? Add 1 tsp lemon zest to the batter or frosting.
✔ No buttermilk? Use 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (let sit 5 mins).
✔ Cupcake version: Bake 18-20 mins (yields ~24 cupcakes).
✔ Lighter frosting? Swap in cream cheese for half the butter.

Why You’ll Love It

Zesty + sweet—like sipping pink lemonade in cake form!
Stunning pastel pink color (perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or summer parties).
Soft, moist crumb with a fluffy, citrus-kissed frosting.

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