Description
This Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake is a stunning centerpiece that combines a vibrant pink hue with a soft, moist texture and subtle sweetness. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions, this cake brings joy and warmth to your table. Celebrate love and create unforgettable memories with every slice!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pink gel food coloring
- Buttercream frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter or cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar and vegetable oil until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk in three batches, mixing gently until just combined.
- Fold in pink gel food coloring until you achieve your desired shade.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg