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I'm so excited to share my Pink Lemonade Cake recipe with you! This cake is pure summer happiness with its bright citrusy flavor and gorgeous pink color. Every time I make it people can't believe how light and refreshing it tastes. The combination of tangy lemonade and fluffy whipped cream frosting makes it perfect for any warm weather celebration.
Summer in Every Bite
What makes this cake so special is how it captures that perfect sweet-tart balance of fresh lemonade. The pink lemonade and lemon zest give it such a bright vibrant flavor while keeping it light and airy. And that cloud-like whipped cream frosting? Pure heaven! It's become my go-to recipe for spring and summer parties.
What You'll Need
- For the Cake: Fresh sifted flour, Baking powder (check that it's fresh!), Just a pinch of salt, Granulated sugar, Soft room temperature butter, Egg whites for that perfect fluff, Whole milk at room temp, Pink lemonade concentrate thawed, Fresh lemon zest, Pure vanilla extract, Pink food coloring if you like
- For the Frosting: Cold heavy cream, Powdered sugar, Fresh lemons for garnish
Let's Bake Together
- Get Ready:
- Heat your oven to 350°F and prep your cake pans.
- Mix Your Dry Team:
- Whisk flour baking powder and salt together.
- Make It Fluffy:
- Beat butter and sugar until light then add those egg whites one by one.
- Add The Good Stuff:
- Mix up your milk lemonade concentrate zest and vanilla.
- Bring It Together:
- Alternate adding wet and dry ingredients mix just until smooth.
- Time to Bake:
- Fill your pans and bake until perfect about 25-30 minutes.
- Make It Pretty:
- Whip up that cream frosting stack your layers and decorate with fresh lemon.
Keep It Fresh
This beauty will stay perfect in the fridge for about 3 days. I like making the layers ahead when I'm planning a party then just frost it the day I'm serving. Let it come to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
Make It Your Own
Sometimes I add fresh berries between the layers they're amazing with the lemon flavor. A drizzle of lemon glaze on top makes it extra special. And for parties? A sprinkle of edible glitter makes it absolutely magical!
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Quick Answers
- Planning Ahead: Layers can be made early and frozen.
- Lemonade Options: Stick with concentrate for best flavor.
- Frosting Choices: Try buttercream if you want something richer.
- Freezer Friendly: Layers freeze beautifully just wrap them well.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → Why did my cake layers sink?
Don't open oven while baking. Make sure baking powder is fresh and oven is fully preheated.
- → Can I make this ahead?
Bake layers up to 2 days ahead and wrap well. Add whipped cream frosting just before serving.
- → Why isn't my cake pink enough?
Add a few drops of pink food coloring if desired. Natural color will be very light.
- → Can I use regular lemonade?
Pink lemonade concentrate gives best flavor and color. Regular concentrate works but won't be pink.
- → How do I keep whipped cream stable?
Keep cake refrigerated until serving. You can add stabilizer to whipped cream if needed.