Easy Pink Lemonade Layer Cake

Looking for a delicious cake recipe that is perfect for a hot summer night? Look no further. This is a different spin on a layer cake but it tastes great. I usually bake all my cakes and frostings from scratch, but sometimes you just want something quick and simple.

Easy Pink Lemonade Layer Cake
Serves: 12 to 16 slices
Adapted by: http://www.givinguponperfect.com/2011/05/monday-morning-mmmm-pink-lemonade-cake/

Ingredients
1 box white cake mix + ingredients on box necessary to make the cake (i.e. oil, eggs, etc)
2 tablespoons pink lemonade powder mix (Countrytime pink lemonade is the best)
A few drops of red food coloring

frosting ingredients
1 pound powdered sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
pinch of salt
1 tablespoon milk or heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons pink lemonade powder mix
pink sprinkles - optional, but they make the cake look pretty

Directions
-Make cake batter according to directions on the box.
-Grease and flour 2 9-inch round baking pans.
-Pour batter evenly into both baking pans.
-Bake in the oven according to directions on the box. Usually it is 350 degrees for 27 to 30 minutes.
-Remove cakes from oven and cool 10 minutes. Carefully remove cakes from round pans and place on a baking rack to cool completely.
-While cakes are cooling, you can prepare the frosting.
-In a large bowl or stand mixer bowl, add the softened butter. Beat on medium speed for 5 minutes or until creamy and fluffy.
-Add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, and beat until blended together. Add salt, whipping cream/milk, and pink lemonade mix. Turn to medium speed and beat for 3 to 5 minutes.
-If the frosting is too thick, add additional milk or cream. If it is too thin, add more powdered sugar, until it reaches the consistency of frosting you prefer.
-Ice your double layer cake and top with pink sprinkles.
-Slice and serve

Enjoy! :)