Summertime Pink Lemonade Cake

Brighten up any warm-weather gathering with this Summertime Pink Lemonade Cake, a delightful dessert that captures the tangy-sweet essence of a classic summer beverage! This vibrant layer cake features a moist, fluffy crumb infused with real pink lemonade concentrate, creating a refreshing citrus flavor that’s balanced by a subtle touch of buttermilk. Topped with a luscious pink lemonade buttercream frosting and garnished with playful pink sprinkles or fresh lemon slices, this dessert is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or special occasions, it’s a visually stunning centerpiece that delivers a burst of sunshine in every bite. Get ready to impress with a cake that’s summer on a plate! Keywords: pink lemonade cake, summer dessert, citrus cake, buttercream frosting, summertime cake recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 35/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1.75 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 pieces Eggs, large
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 0.75 cup Buttermilk
• 3 drops Red or pink food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 4 cups Powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons Pink lemonade concentrate, thawed (for frosting)
• 1 tablespoon Milk (optional, for frosting consistency)
• 0 Pink sprinkles or lemon slices (optional, for decoration)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line them with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Reduce the mixer speed to low and add the pink lemonade concentrate. Mix until just combined.

Step 6

Alternately add the dry mixture and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 7

If desired, add a few drops of red or pink food coloring to enhance the pink hue. Stir until the color is evenly distributed.

Step 8

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.

Step 10

Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 11

To make the frosting, beat the softened butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

Step 12

Mix in the pink lemonade concentrate and continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add a tablespoon of milk to reach the desired consistency.

Step 13

Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Step 14

Decorate the cake with pink sprinkles or lemon slices as desired.

Step 15

Chill the cake in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving to allow the frosting to set. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1394.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5028.0

Total Fat 201.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 536.8mg	0%
Sodium 2551.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 778.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 530.2g
Protein 38.9g	0%

Vitamin D 95.2IU	0%
Calcium 314.3mg	0%
Iron 14.5mg	0%
Potassium 648.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 35.6%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 61.3%