Description
This Pink Velvet Cake is soft, tender, and beautifully blushing — a gorgeous twist on classic red velvet. With a subtle hint of vanilla and a luxuriously smooth cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or any celebration that calls for a touch of elegance and color.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tbsp pink food coloring (adjust for desired shade)
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Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In another bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla, vinegar, and pink food coloring.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry.
6. Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth the tops.
7. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. For the frosting: beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat until fluffy.
10. Frost the cooled cakes, stacking layers evenly, and spread frosting around the sides and top.
11. Decorate with sprinkles or pink cake crumbs, if desired.
Notes
For a deeper color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Perfect for bridal showers, birthdays, or romantic occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pink velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, velvet cake recipe, pink dessert, Valentine’s cake