Description
A tender cake with a gentle hint of cocoa and a joyful blush of pink, perfect for celebrations and casual occasions alike.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pink food coloring
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Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2. Cream together the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- 3. Add eggs one at a time and then stir in vanilla.
- 4. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- 5. Alternate adding the dry mixture and buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
- 6. Add pink food coloring until desired shade is achieved.
- 7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- 8. Allow the cakes to cool in pans, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- 9. Frost with cream cheese icing or your favorite frosting.
- 10. Slice and serve at room temperature.