Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake
Indulge in the joy of baking with our delightful Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake, a show-stopping dessert perfect for celebrating the amazing women in your life. This enchanting cake features soft, fluffy layers infused with cocoa and vanilla, resulting in a rich flavor that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Topped with creamy frosting, each slice offers a sweet moment filled with love and warmth. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or simply treating your family, this pink velvet cake is sure to impress and create lasting memories.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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 hue)
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix well.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until smooth.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Frost cooled cakes with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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