Description
A soft and velvety layered cake adorned in exquisite pink, perfect for celebrations with a harmonious blend of sweetness and richness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- Mix the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder in a large bowl.
- Combine the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, white vinegar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl.
- Blend the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost the softened cream cheese and unsalted butter in a bowl until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the cake by frosting the first layer, adding the second layer, then generously covering the top and sides with frosting.
- Decorate with edible glitter, fresh berries, or delicate flowers if desired.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for the best results. Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg