Description
Sweet Pink Lemonade Pound Cake is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and tanginess, making it ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter, softened
- 3 large Eggs
- 1/4 cup Pink Lemonade Concentrate
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that the cake bakes evenly and rises beautifully.
- Prepare the Baking Pan: Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal after baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This helps to evenly distribute the leavening agents throughout the flour.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air, leading to a lighter cake.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and pink lemonade concentrate. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Once baked, allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that your butter, eggs, and milk are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Don’t Overmix: Mix just until combined to avoid a dense texture in the cake.
- Check for Doneness: Ovens vary, so start checking your cake at the 60-minute mark.
- Let It Cool Completely: Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing to maintain its moistness.
- Experiment with Flavors: Don’t hesitate to add your favorite flavors or spices to make the recipe your own.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pink Lemonade, Pound Cake, Dessert, Summer Cake