Description
This Perfect Pink Velvet Cake is soft, moist, and absolutely irresistible! With its delicate vanilla flavor, velvety crumb, and stunning blush hue, it’s the ideal centerpiece for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or any celebration of love.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large egg whites
1 tbsp vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1–2 tsp pink or red food coloring (gel preferred)
For the Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1–2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed)
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 medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in vanilla extract and food coloring until evenly tinted.
6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
7. Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
11. Add powdered sugar gradually, then vanilla, salt, and cream; beat until fluffy.
12. Frost cooled cakes and decorate with sprinkles or pink crumbs if desired.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for a vibrant pink without thinning the batter.
Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for the fluffiest texture.
If you prefer a deeper color, add a touch of red coloring.
This cake pairs perfectly with white chocolate ganache or strawberry filling.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days — it’s even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pink velvet cake, Valentine’s cake, romantic desserts, cream cheese frosting, soft velvet cake