Go Back
Mother's Day pink velvet cake with cream cheese frosting

Mother's Day Pink Velvet Cake

A delightful pink velvet cake that combines sweetness and rich texture, perfect for celebrations.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2.5 cups cake flour
  • 1.75 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • to achieve desired pink hue red food coloring
For the Frosting
  • 1 batch cream cheese frosting for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture.
  5. Mix in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring until combined.
  6. Gradually fold in dry ingredients until the mixture is smooth.
  7. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Frost as desired with cream cheese frosting.

Notes

For added flavor, consider including almond extract. Customize with different food colors or edible flowers. Store the cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.