Description
A delightful and visually stunning Pink Velvet Cake with a creamy frosting that is perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pink liquid food coloring (to achieve the desired color intensity)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare the pans by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Blend until smooth.
- Add the apple cider vinegar and cocoa powder for color and texture.
- Gradually add pink liquid food coloring until you reach your desired shade of pink.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar until thick and creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then beat until light and fluffy.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- For a natural pink color, consider using alternatives to food coloring.
- Store the cake in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg