Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Strawberry Pink Velvet Cake Slice, perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons strawberry jam or puree
- Pink food coloring (adjust for desired shade)
- 1 ½ cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the buttermilk, vanilla extract, and strawberry jam or puree.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add pink food coloring until you reach the desired shade.
- Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake layers cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Frosting: In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and well combined.
- Assemble the Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second cake layer over the frosting and spread more frosting on top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish: Decorate with fresh strawberries on top.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Adjust the intensity of the pink color by varying the amount of food coloring.
- For extra strawberry flavor, add a layer of strawberry jam between the cake layers before frosting.
- Always let the cake cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice