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Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake

Mother's Day Pink Velvet Cake
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Celebrate the women in your life with our delightful Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake! This enchanting dessert combines soft, fluffy layers infused with cocoa and vanilla, creating a stunning centerpiece for any gathering. The rich pink hue, complemented by a luscious cream cheese frosting, makes it perfect for special occasions like Mother’s Day or birthdays. With its irresistible flavor and elegant appearance, this cake is sure to bring smiles and sweet memories to your loved ones.

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 mixing 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. Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, fully incorporating each egg before adding the next.
  5. Mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until 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. Once cooled, generously frost with cream cheese frosting.

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