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Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake

Mother's Day Pink Velvet Cake
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If you’re looking to impress your loved ones this Mother’s Day, our Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake is the perfect centerpiece for your celebration! This elegant cake combines the delightful flavors of cocoa and vanilla in a stunning pink hue, making it a feast for both the eyes and taste buds. With soft, fluffy layers and a luscious cream cheese frosting, it’s the ideal treat for any occasion—be it birthdays, anniversaries, or simply a sweet indulgence at home. Get ready to create sweet memories as you bake this beautiful cake that everyone will adore!

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 (for desired pink hue)
  • Cream cheese frosting (for topping)

Instructions

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

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