Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup frozen pink lemonade concentrate (thawed)
- Whipped cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add egg whites one at a time.
- Mix milk, thawed pink lemonade concentrate, lemon zest, and vanilla in another bowl.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; add optional food coloring.
- Divide batter among prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; frost cooled cake layers with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing. Ensure baking powder is fresh for optimal rise. Elevate the flavor by adding more lemon zest or fresh lemon juice.