LEMONADE LAYER CAKE
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
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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maegan cook
cook_m73@hotmail.comThis cake is a bit pricey, but it's worth every penny. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart, and the cake is incredibly moist.
chwodhury alam
achwodhury@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this cake is an exception. It's so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfectly balanced.
Rojot Das
das_r@aol.comThis cake is absolutely stunning! I made it for a special occasion and it was the perfect centerpiece. It was also delicious, of course.
Bosco Kalulu
b_kalulu2@hotmail.comI've tried many lemonade layer cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and the cake is always moist and fluffy.
Patricia Gorero
gorero_patricia28@yahoo.comThis is my go-to recipe for lemon layer cake. It's always a hit and I love that it's not too difficult to make.
Gabby Llamas
gabby.llamas44@hotmail.comI've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the cake is always moist and delicious.
Aulaluk Arnamitsak
a.aulaluk@hotmail.comThis cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly! I love that I can always count on it to be a success.
Hira KC
kch21@yahoo.comThe cake was very moist and flavorful, but the frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using a less sweet frosting.
Yash kumar Thing
y.t@hotmail.comThis cake was a bit too tart for my taste, but my husband loved it. I think it would be perfect for someone who enjoys lemon desserts.
Nemo Ahu
ahu.n@hotmail.comI made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.
Brandon Scheepers
bs52@hotmail.comThis cake is absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the cake and frosting. I highly recommend it.
mercy Brobbey
mercy@yahoo.comI'm not much of a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making it again.
M Hasan
mh59@yahoo.comThis lemonade layer cake was a hit at my daughter's birthday party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon frosting was the perfect finishing touch.