🍰🌸 Pink Velvet Cake 🍰🌸
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Pink Velvet Cake, a stunning dessert that combines the richness of red velvet cake with a vibrant pink hue. This easy-to-make treat features a fluffy cream cheese frosting and is perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 🌾
1 teaspoon baking soda 🥄
1 teaspoon baking powder 🧂
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
1 1/2 cups (300g) granulated sugar 🍚
2 large eggs 🥚
1 tablespoon cocoa powder 🍫
1 cup (240ml) buttermilk 🥛
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌸
Pink food coloring 🎨
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened 🧀
1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened 🧈
2 cups (250g) powdered sugar 🍰
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌿
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat and Prepare:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2️⃣ Make the Cake:
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.
In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Mix in the cocoa powder.
Alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour.
Stir in the vanilla extract and pink food coloring until desired color is reached.
Divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
3️⃣ Bake the Cake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
4️⃣ Make the Frosting:
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
5️⃣ Assemble and Serve:
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Slice and serve this Pink Velvet Cake for a delightful and sweet treat! 🍰🌸
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Bake Time: 25-30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
This Pink Velvet Cake is a showstopping dessert that is perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any special occasion. Enjoy the deliciousness and beauty of this cake! 🌸💗
Feel free to adjust the ingredients and instructions to create your own unique recipes following the same format!
