Ombre Pink Velvet Cake
A vibrant and visually stunning cake that features layers of pink shades, this Ombre Pink Velvet Cake is perfect for any celebration. It's deliciously moist, rich in flavor, and paired with cream cheese frosting for an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- to taste Cream cheese frosting For layering and decorating
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, oil, eggs, food coloring, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Divide the batter into three separate bowls. Color each bowl with different amounts of food coloring to create an ombre effect.
- Pour each colored batter into the prepared pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooling and Layering
- Let the cakes cool completely.
- Layer the cakes starting from the darkest color to the lightest and spread cream cheese frosting between each layer and on the top.
- Decorate as desired and serve.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Individual slices can be frozen for later enjoyment. Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for best results.