Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake
Elevate your celebrations with our delightful Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake! This enchanting dessert features soft, fluffy layers that are not only visually stunning but also rich in flavor. With a beautiful pink hue and a delicious blend of cocoa and vanilla, this cake is perfect for any gathering, especially Mother’s Day. The creamy frosting adds a luscious finishing touch, making it an irresistible treat for family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (to achieve desired pink hue)
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well incorporated.
- Mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before frosting generously with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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