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Quick Recipe Ideas: Indulgent Pink Velvet Cake Made Easy

quick recipe ideas : Pink Velvet Cake

Discover the delightful and easy way to make a Pink Velvet Cake with these quick recipe ideas.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the red food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, consider adding cream cheese frosting.
  • Keep leftover cake in an airtight container.

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