Description
A delightful Pink Velvet Swirl Cake that is visually stunning and perfect for any special occasion, featuring a soft vanilla-buttermilk sponge and rich buttercream frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- Pink gel food coloring (premium grade)
- 2 cups (452g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 cups (720g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- White sugar pearls
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each, then add the vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in pink gel food coloring until batter is a uniform pastel pink.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 28 to 32 minutes. Allow cooling on wire racks before frosting.
- Beat the softened butter for the frosting until fluffy.
- Gradually incorporate the powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until silky smooth.
- Divide frosting into two portions; tint one with pink gel food coloring.
- Stack the first cake layer, frost with white frosting, then add the second layer and frost the exterior with a base layer of buttercream.
- Pipe alternating pink and white swirls on the cake using star and petal tips, then top with sugar pearls.
- Chill the completed cake in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Use high-quality gel food coloring for vibrant color.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pink velvet cake, dessert, birthday cake, baby shower cake, elegant cake