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Pink Lemonade Cake

Pink Lemonade Cake
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Brighten up your dessert table with this delightful Pink Lemonade Cake! Perfect for any occasion, this cake features soft layers infused with zesty lemon and is complemented by a luscious raspberry jam filling. Topped with vibrant pink lemonade buttercream, it’s a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, celebrating spring, or simply indulging in a cozy family gathering, each slice of this cheerful cake is sure to be a hit. Easy to make and stunning to present, this recipe invites bakers of all skill levels to create a masterpiece that promises smiles all around.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon bicarb soda
  • 185g caster sugar
  • 230g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 180g unsalted butter, room temperature (for frosting)
  • 600g icing sugar, sifted (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (for frosting)
  • Pink food coloring, use sparingly (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon citric acid (for frosting)
  • 100g raspberry jam (for filling)
  • 3 frozen raspberries, crushed (for garnish)
  • ½ lemon, cut into thin slices (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 6-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and bicarb soda.
  3. Cream softened butter and caster sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then mix in buttermilk and lemon zest.
  4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Prepare the frosting by beating butter with icing sugar; add lemon juice and citric acid along with pink food coloring.
  7. Assemble by spreading raspberry jam on one layer, topping it with frosting, adding the second layer, and frosting the top and sides.

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