Description
Indulge in the enchanting delight of Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake, a visually stunning and irresistibly delicious dessert that celebrates the special women in your life. This cake features soft, fluffy layers infused with cocoa and vanilla, creating a rich flavor that will captivate your taste buds. Topped with creamy frosting, it’s perfect for any occasion—from Mother’s Day to birthdays and casual gatherings. Bake this delightful treat to create sweet memories filled with love and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until combined.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg