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Day Pink Velvet Cake Recipe

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This Day Pink Velvet Cake is a delightful twist on the classic red velvet, featuring a soft pink hue and rich cocoa flavor, layered with smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or any time you want a beautiful, moist cake with a hint of chocolate.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Cake

  • 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 pink hue)

Frosting

  • Cream cheese frosting (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans thoroughly to prevent sticking and ensure easy release.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined and aerated.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process helps incorporate air for a tender crumb.
  4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate and maintain the fluffy texture.
  5. Combine Wet Ingredients: Mix in the buttermilk, pure vanilla extract, and red food coloring until the mixture is uniform in color and smooth.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently, using a spatula, until the batter is smooth and all flour is incorporated without overmixing.
  7. Divide Batter and Bake: Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
  8. Cool and Frost: Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. Once cooled, frost generously with cream cheese frosting and serve.

Notes

  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better batter incorporation and texture.
  • Adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of pink.
  • Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to prevent a dense cake.
  • Cream cheese frosting can be made fresh or store-bought for convenience.
  • Store the cake covered in the refrigerator to keep the frosting fresh and the cake moist.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://yourdailycook.com/day-pink-velvet-cake-recipe/