Pink Lemonade Cake

Pink lemonade is believed to have originated in the United States in the mid-19th century. It is made from regular lemonade with the addition of red food coloring or other fruits like strawberries or raspberries.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Pink Lemonade Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Pink lemonade concentrate
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 3 drop Pink food coloring
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the pink lemonade concentrate and milk. Stir in the pink food coloring.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
9. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.