Description
A delightful and vibrant Pink Velvet Cream Cake, perfect for celebrations and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (310 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink gel food coloring (as desired, for vibrant color)
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pink buttercream swirls (for decoration)
- Sprinkles (optional, for a festive touch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk until smooth. Mix in pink food coloring until you achieve a vibrant shade.
- Divide batter evenly into the pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth for the frosting.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla, and mix until fluffy.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting.
- Place the second layer on top and cover the whole cake with frosting.
- Pipe pink buttercream swirls around the edges.
- Finish with colorful sprinkles for a festive look.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Adjust the amount of pink food coloring to achieve your desired shade.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg