Pink Velvet Cake
A whimsical pink velvet cake that combines a delightful texture with a light chocolate flavor, perfect for birthdays and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Beat together the vegetable oil and granulated sugar until well combined.
- Add the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and white vinegar to the mixture; mix until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Ensure your eggs and buttermilk are at room temperature for best results. Don’t skip the vinegar as it helps the cake rise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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