How to Make Lemonade Cake I - A Step-by-Step Guide

When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade – and when you have lemons and a cake craving, you make Lemonade Cake! This delightful dessert is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy, with a refreshing burst of citrus flavor in every bite. Whether you're hosting a summer BBQ, a birthday party, or simply want to treat yourself to a delicious homemade treat, this Lemonade Cake is sure to be a hit.

This simple yet scrumptious recipe starts with a moist and fluffy yellow cake base tha...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • 6 drops red food coloring
  • 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch round layer cake

  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions for two 9 inch round cake pans. Cool thoroughly.
  • Stir ice cream to soften. Mix in food coloring, and 1/2 cup of the lemonade concentrate. Spread ice cream mixture evenly in a foil-lined, 9 inch round cake pan. Freeze until firm, about 2 to 3 hours.
  • Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Top with ice cream layer, then top with the second layer of cake. Put the assembled cake back into the freezer.
  • Beat the whipping cream with the remaining lemonade and sugar until fluffy, and peaks form. Frost sides and top of cake with whipped cream mixture. Return cake to freezer for at least one hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    453 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 334mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 165mg