Description
This beautiful Vintage-Style Pink Velvet Cake is a showstopper with its delicate texture and vibrant pink color. Topped with a rich and creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s perfect for any celebration, especially Valentine’s Day or other special occasions.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ⅜ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons distilled vinegar
- 6 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ⅓ teaspoons rose pink food coloring
- 2 drops hot pink food coloring
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
For the Frosting:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla powder
- 1 drop hot pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, or a heart-shaped pan if you prefer.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, vinegar, and eggs. Set aside.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla powder.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar:
- In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine the Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the butter and sugar mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add the Food Coloring:
- Add the rose pink and hot pink food coloring to the batter and mix until the color is evenly distributed.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla powder, and hot pink food coloring. Continue mixing until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
- Frost the Cake:
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, spread a layer of frosting on top of the first layer. Place the second layer of cake on top and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
- Serve:
- Once frosted, the cake is ready to be served. For a decorative touch, you can add sprinkles or other decorative items of your choice.
Notes
- You can use gel food coloring for a more vibrant color.
- This cake is best served at room temperature, but leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American