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Pink Velvet Dream Cake Recipe

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This Pink Velvet Dream Cake is a stunning and delicious twist on the classic red velvet, featuring a vibrant pink hue and a smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations or any occasion that calls for a festive and moist layered cake with a tender crumb and balanced sweetness.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cocoa powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring
  • 1 tsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Frosting

  • Cream cheese frosting (amount enough to frost the cake)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to ensure easy removal of the cake layers once baked.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until fully combined and smooth to avoid lumps in the batter.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, room temperature buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, white vinegar, and vanilla extract. Whisk or beat until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the wet mixture, stirring gently until the batter is smooth and there are no lumps. Take care not to overmix.
  5. Bake the Cake: Evenly divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into the center; if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  6. Cool the Cake: Remove the cakes from oven and let them cool in their pans for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully transfer the cakes onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
  7. Frost the Cake: Once completely cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the entire cake, including the sides, for a smooth, elegant finish.

Notes

  • Room temperature ingredients ensure better batter consistency and rise.
  • Use gel or paste red food coloring for a more vibrant pink color without affecting the batter’s texture.
  • If you don’t have buttermilk, you can make a substitute by adding 1 tbsp lemon juice or white vinegar to 1 cup milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
  • Greasing and flouring the cake pans helps prevent the cake from sticking.
  • Allow the cake to cool fully before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.

Keywords: pink velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, layered cake, celebration cake, moist cake, dessert, homemade cake

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