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Pink Cake

Pink Cake

This Pink Cake is a soft, moist vanilla cake with a beautiful pink hue, perfect for birthdays, baby showers, or any festive occasion. Topped with luscious pink buttercream frosting for a sweet and elegant treat!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree fresh or frozen, blended
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp pink food coloring adjust for desired shade
  • 2 cups buttercream frosting pink, for decorating
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  • Blend in the strawberry puree and pink food coloring until fully incorporated.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients and milk alternately, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  • Bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Frost the cooled cakes with pink buttercream, smoothing the top and sides.
  • Decorate with sprinkles or extra piping for a beautiful finish.
  • Chill the cake for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
  • Customization: Use raspberry puree or cherry extract for a different pink flavor.
  • Layering Tip: Add a layer of strawberry jam between cake layers for extra sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.2mg
Keyword Birthday Cake, Party Cake, Pink Cake, Pretty Cake, Strawberry Cake
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