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Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake

Mother's Day Pink Velvet Cake
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Celebrate the special women in your life with a delightful Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake! This enchanting dessert boasts soft and fluffy layers infused with cocoa and vanilla, creating a treat that’s ideal for any occasion. Its vibrant pink hue makes it a stunning centerpiece, while its deliciously sweet flavor will bring smiles to everyone at your gathering. Easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for stress-free entertaining, this cake is sure to create sweet memories filled with love and joy.

Ingredients

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  • 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)
  • Cream cheese frosting (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in each egg one at a time until fully incorporated.
  5. Add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the mixture; mix until just combined.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until smooth.
  7. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Frost cooled cakes generously with cream cheese frosting.

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