Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of this Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake, where velvety layers meet a hint of cocoa. Each slice bursts with flavor and color, making it the perfect showstopper for any celebration. Whether you’re honoring a special mom or treating yourself, this cake promises to create sweet memories and smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk mixed with 1 tbsp vinegar)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- 2 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, red food coloring, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients while stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Once cooled, frost with your favorite frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg