PINK LEMONADE STAND CAKE

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If you love a moist and creamy cake, this is it. Lemon juice and lemonade give the layers a tangy touch, and the cream cheese frosting with sprinkles makes it pretty. -Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons seedless strawberry jam, warmed
2 tablespoons thawed pink lemonade concentrate
2 tablespoons grenadine syrup
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons thawed pink lemonade concentrate, divided
Pink sprinkles

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of three greased 8-in. round baking pans with parchment; grease paper., In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended. In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition., Transfer batter to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-24 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat butter, cream cheese and lemon zest until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar and 1/3 cup lemonade concentrate. If necessary, refrigerate until spreadable, up to 1 hour., Place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Brush 1 tablespoon lemonade concentrate over cake; spread with 1/2 cup frosting. Repeat layers. Top with remaining cake layer; brush remaining lemonade concentrate over top., Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake., Decorate with sprinkles. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732 calories, Fat 39g fat (24g saturated fat), Cholesterol 172mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (68g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Its Yeasin
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Iwara James
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture.


Kaihan Amini
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Liibaan Omar
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I'm not a big fan of pink lemonade, but I loved this cake! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is perfectly sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


MH Mehedi
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


ronnie guxie2
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I love the flavor of this cake, but it was a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra buttermilk next time.


Nirmal Khosla
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Tulsi rana
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I'm not a big fan of cake, but I loved this one. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Kabore Ishmael
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the bright pink color and the sweet and tangy flavor.


Kabito Denis
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Material Rat
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the moist texture.


Simiso Ncube
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Rafiq Muhammad
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I'm not a big fan of pink lemonade, but I loved this cake! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the glaze is perfectly sweet and tart. I will definitely be making this again.


David Marez
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This cake was easy to make and it turned out beautifully. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Nathan Meyer
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I love the flavor of this cake, but it was a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some extra buttermilk next time.


Saimairfan Saimairfan
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.


Adam Dodson
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The cake is moist and fluffy, and the glaze is perfectly sweet and tart.


JEON JUNGKOOK
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This cake is so pretty and festive! I made it for a baby shower and it was a big hit. The glaze is a bit sticky, but it's worth it for the flavor.


Full Bloom
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I'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! My family loved it.


hamod alAnazy
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This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the pink lemonade glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this again.