Description
Pink Lemonade Pound Cake is a vibrant dessert that combines the tartness of fresh lemons with the sweetness of pink lemonade, creating a delightful treat reminiscent of sunny summer days. This easy-to-make cake features a beautiful pink hue and a moist, tender crumb, making it perfect for gatherings or a sweet indulgence at home. Enjoy it plain or topped with whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup pink lemonade concentrate
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- Zest of one lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add lemon zest.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Mix in pink lemonade concentrate, then gradually combine dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (64g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg