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Pink Lemonade Cake

Sweet and Tangy Pink Lemonade Cake for Your Next Celebration

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Pink Lemonade Cake, a delightful dessert perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2.5 cups cake flour or substitute with all-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch
  • 1 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar is a good alternative
  • 1 tbsp baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 tsp salt kosher salt recommended
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened, can substitute with margarine or dairy-free spread
  • 4 large eggs can substitute with flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan
  • 1 cup milk almond milk or any plant-based milk works
  • 0.25 cups lemon juice freshly squeezed recommended
  • 1 drop pink food coloring optional
For the Raspberry Filling
  • 1 cup raspberry jam swap with any berry jam if preferred
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 cups icing sugar sifted for smoother texture
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice adjust to taste based on desired tanginess

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake Pans
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice until well mixed.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare the frosting by beating softened butter, then gradually add icing sugar, lemon juice, and food coloring.
  8. Assemble the cake with raspberry jam between layers and frost the entire cake.
  9. Decorate with remaining frosting and optional garnishes like lemon slices or edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always use fresh ingredients for best flavor. Allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting.

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