Super Easy Lemonade Cake Recipe
A refreshing and tangy Super Easy Lemonade Cake that combines the bright flavors of lemonade concentrate with a moist lemon cake base, topped with a creamy, zesty lemonade frosting. Perfect for spring and summer gatherings, this simple recipe is quick to prepare and sure to delight with its sweet and citrusy taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 33 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cake
- 1 15.25 oz lemon cake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Lemonade Soak
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cake.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix according to the package instructions until the batter is smooth.
- Bake Cake: Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 28 to 33 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool for 15 minutes.
- Prepare Lemonade Soak: While the cake is still warm, poke holes in the cake surface multiple times with a fork. Whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 1 cup of thawed lemonade concentrate until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over the cake and let it absorb as it cools to room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate the cake for about 1 hour to chill.
- Make Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add 3 to 4 cups of powdered sugar, the 3 tablespoons of thawed frozen lemonade concentrate, and a pinch of salt. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Spread the lemon frosting evenly over the chilled cake. Slice and serve your delicious lemonade cake.
Notes
- Make sure the cream cheese and butter are softened to room temperature for a smooth frosting.
- The lemonade soak ensures the cake is moist and infused with extra lemon flavor.
- Adjust the amount of powdered sugar in the frosting to achieve desired sweetness and consistency.
- This cake is best served chilled and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- You can use fresh lemonade instead of frozen concentrate, but adjust sweetness accordingly.
Keywords: lemonade cake, lemon cake, easy cake recipe, lemon dessert, summer cake, creamy frosting
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