Pink Lemonade Cake

Directions:

Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter baking pans and line them with parchment paper.

Prepare Cake Batter:

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
In another bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Separate the egg whites and add them to the butter mixture along with the milk. Beat until well combined.
Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, and dry ingredients (in thirds) to the butter mixture, mixing until incorporated.
Add pink gel food coloring and mix until the desired color is achieved.
Bake:

Divide the batter evenly into three baking pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: