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Pink Velvet Cake Recipe

Pink Velvet Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 45-50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Indulgent pink velvet cake whispers romance with its delicate rose-tinted crumb and luxurious cream cheese frosting. Elegant layers promise a dreamy dessert experience that delights your senses and celebrates sweet moments of pure culinary bliss.


Ingredients

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Cake Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups (300 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cake Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) sour cream

Coloring:

  • Pink food coloring

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans with grease and flour coating.
  2. Combine dry ingredients like flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
  3. Using a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and pale, incorporating eggs individually and ensuring complete integration after each addition. Introduce vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk and sour cream. Blend until ingredients are just combined, avoiding overmixing.
  5. Introduce pink food coloring, stirring consistently to achieve a uniform rosy hue throughout the batter.
  6. Distribute the batter equally among prepared cake pans, smoothing the surfaces to create level layers.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 350F, checking doneness with a toothpick. Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire cooling racks until completely temperature-neutral.
  8. Prepare cream cheese frosting by blending butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually fold in powdered sugar and vanilla, whipping until achieving a light, creamy consistency.
  9. Assemble the cake by positioning first layer on a serving plate, spreading frosting between each subsequent layer.
  10. Complete the decoration by coating entire cake surface with remaining frosting, creating a polished and elegant presentation.

Notes

  • Adjust food coloring carefully to achieve a soft, delicate pink hue without overpowering the cake’s natural flavor.
  • Room temperature ingredients ensure smoother batter and more even cake texture, helping ingredients blend seamlessly.
  • Avoid overmixing batter to prevent dense, tough cake layers; stop mixing once ingredients are just combined for a tender crumb.
  • Consider dairy-free alternatives like almond milk and coconut cream for lactose-intolerant guests, maintaining the cake’s delicate structure and moistness.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 414 kcal
  • Sugar: 38 g
  • Sodium: 250 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 53 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg