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Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake

Mother's Day Pink Velvet Cake
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Indulge in the delightful experience of baking a Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake, a charming dessert that captures the essence of love and celebration. This visually striking cake features soft, fluffy layers infused with cocoa, creating a deliciously sweet treat that’s perfect for any occasion—from Mother’s Day to birthdays or simply a family gathering. Easy to prepare and beautifully customizable, this cake will surely become a cherished recipe in your home. With its vibrant pink hue and rich cream cheese frosting, every slice promises to create lasting memories filled with 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 large bowl, whisk together 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, ensuring each is incorporated before adding the next.
  5. Mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until well combined.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until smooth—avoid overmixing.
  7. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.

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