PINK LEMONADE CAKE

Another birthday at work a few weeks ago.  Don't let the picture deceive you, this is a good cake.  I found the recipe from Better Homes and Gardens.  

PINK LEMONADE CAKE

1 cup butter softened

4 eggs

3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tablespoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 cups granulated sugar

3-4 drops red food coloring

1-1/3 cups buttermilk

1/4 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Prepare a 9 x 13 pan with Bakers Joy or Pam. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt.  In another bowl, beat butter for 30 seconds.  Gradually add sugar, beating until well combined.  Scrape down sides and beat for 2 minutes more until will combined.  Add food coloring until light pink.  Add eggs one at a time.  In another bowl stir together buttermilk, lemonade concentrate and vanilla. Mixture will look curdled.  Add dry ingredients slowly and combine until well mixed.  Pour into prepared pan and bake for  30-35 minutes until center is done.  

LEMONADE ICING

3 cups powdered sugar

2 Tablespoons butter, softened

1/4 cup lemonade concentrate, thawed

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

4-5 drops red food coloring, or to color desired.

Splash of milk or cream

Combine all ingredients until spreading consistency.  Spread over cooled cake.