Description
Indulge in the delicate sweetness and luxurious texture of Pink Velvet Cake. This colorful twist on classic red velvet features moist layers of pink-hued cake topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any special occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Pink gel food coloring (as needed for desired hue)
- 1 batch cream cheese frosting (made with 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract)
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the oil, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Add flavorings and buttermilk: Stir in vanilla, vinegar, and almond extract. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Add coloring and bake: Add pink gel food coloring until desired hue is reached. Divide batter among pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Make frosting and assemble: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Frost cooled cakes and stack into layers. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Pink velvet cake has a subtle flavor and soft texture similar to red velvet.
- For a deeper pink color, use gel food coloring over liquid.
- This recipe can also be used for cupcakes; adjust baking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
