LEMONADE LAYER CAKE

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Lemonade concentrate gives both the cake and frosting fantastic flavor. I like to garnish this dessert with lemon slices and mint leaves. -Jana Randich, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons thawed lemonade concentrate
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 large egg whites, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
FROSTING:
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons thawed lemonade concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add the lemonade concentrate, lemon zest and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs and egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to the butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Coat two 9-in. round baking pans with cooking spray and dust with flour. Pour batter into prepared pans. , Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to a wire rack to cool completely. , For frosting, in a small bowl, combine cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the lemon zest, lemonade concentrate and vanilla; mix well. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 265mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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Mia Duxbury

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This cake is so delicious and refreshing. I highly recommend it!

Nabukenya Shirati

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The lemon glaze on top of the cake is the perfect finishing touch. It adds a bit of sweetness and tartness that really complements the cake.

Sibonele Mhlaba

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I love how moist and fluffy this cake is. It's the perfect texture for a summer dessert.

Charles Foster

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This is the best lemonade cake I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again and again.

Ibrahim Yunus

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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemonade and cake. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Hazem elsaidy

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This cake is so easy to make. I was able to whip it up in no time.

Merlen Turley

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I'm not a big fan of lemonade, but I loved this cake! The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering.

Agha Zaheeruddin Babar

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I love that this recipe uses fresh lemons. It really gives the cake a bright, citrusy flavor.

StwGiveaway

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This is a great recipe for a summer party. The lemonade flavor is so refreshing, and the cake is so light and fluffy.

Sihaam Saciid

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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.

Trevor Jolin

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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge hit! All the kids loved it.

Yasitha Gunawardana

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This is the best lemonade cake I've ever had. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced, and the cake is so light and fluffy.

Reh Sha

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I was a bit skeptical about how this cake would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised! The flavors were amazing, and the cake was so moist and fluffy.