Introduction
Ever made a cake so stunning that it almost feels like a piece of art? That’s exactly how this Pink Velvet Cake turned out! Perfect for any celebration or just a sweet treat to brighten your day, it’s not just beautiful but also incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp white vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Cream cheese frosting
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time, Total Time, Yield
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to ensure easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined and smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, white vinegar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
4. Combine Ingredients:
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
5. Bake the Cake:
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cake:
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Frost the Cake:
Once completely cooled, frost the top of one layer with cream cheese frosting, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake. Don’t forget the sides for a perfect finish!
Indulge in this delightful cake, and share the joy with friends and family!
Detailed Directions and Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350F (175C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to ensure easy removal.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp cocoa powder until well combined and smooth.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil, 1 cup buttermilk (room temperature), 2 large eggs (room temperature), 2 tbsp red food coloring, 1 tsp white vinegar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
4. Combine Ingredients
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
5. Bake the Cake
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cake
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Frost the Cake
Once completely cooled, frost the top of one layer with cream cheese frosting, place the second layer on top, and frost the entire cake. Don’t forget the sides for a perfect finish!
Notes
Prep Time
20 minutes.
Cook Time
30 minutes.
Total Time
1 hour 20 minutes.
Servings
12.
