Easy Pink Velvet Cake (Recipe for Printing)
This easy pink velvet cake blends cocoa and buttermilk for a soft texture. Perfect for celebrations and spring gatherings. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Cake Batter
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2 3/4 cups cake flour
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1 tablespoon natural unsweetened cocoa powder
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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3/4 to 1 teaspoon pink gel food coloring
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2 large eggs, room temperature
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1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
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1 teaspoon white vinegar
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter baking pans and line them with parchment paper for easy release.
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Sift cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt into a large bowl. Set aside.
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Beat unsalted butter with granulated sugar in a stand mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy. Add pink gel food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
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Add the eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
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In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, white vinegar, and pure vanilla extract until combined.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature to promote even mixing and a tender crumb.