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Pink Velvet Heart Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 24 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 9 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Pink Velvet Heart Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a charmingly vibrant and moist cake perfect for special occasions. Made with a delicate blend of buttermilk, vanilla, and striking rose and hot pink food coloring, it delivers a tender crumb and eye-catching color. The luscious cream cheese frosting adds a tangy-sweet balance, making this cake both flavorful and visually stunning.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • â…œ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla powder
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons distilled vinegar
  • 6 Tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1â…“ teaspoons rose pink food coloring
  • 2 drops hot pink food coloring
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature

Frosting Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • ¾ teaspoon vanilla powder
  • 1 drop hot pink food coloring

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350℉ (175℃) to prepare for baking the cake layers.
  2. Prepare Pans: Spray three 6-inch cake pans thoroughly with baking spray and set aside to prevent sticking during baking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and vanilla powder until evenly combined.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using an electric mixer, beat the salted butter and granulated sugar together on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add Food Coloring: Incorporate the rose pink and hot pink food colorings into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well to achieve a uniform pink color.
  6. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated and the batter remains smooth.
  7. Beat Mixture: Continue beating the batter until it becomes light and fluffy, about another 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly for proper texture.
  9. Add Vinegar: Stir in the distilled vinegar gently to activate the baking soda, which helps the cake rise and become tender.
  10. Divide Batter: Evenly distribute the batter among the three prepared cake pans.
  11. Level Batter: Tap the pans on the counter gently to level the batter and release any trapped air bubbles.
  12. Bake Cake Layers: Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 24 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating doneness.
  13. Prepare Frosting: In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  14. Add Sugar and Flavor: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla powder to the cream cheese mixture, stirring slowly to combine thoroughly.
  15. Beat Frosting: Increase the mixer speed and beat until the frosting becomes light, fluffy, and spreadable, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  16. Color Frosting: Add one drop of hot pink food coloring and mix until the frosting is evenly tinted pink.
  17. Level Cake Layers: If necessary, trim the tops of the cake layers to create even surfaces for stacking.
  18. Assemble Cake: Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting evenly over it.
  19. Repeat Layers: Add the second cake layer on top of the first and spread frosting over it; then add the third cake layer.
  20. Frost Entire Cake: Apply the remaining frosting evenly over the top and sides of the assembled cake for a smooth and polished finish.
  21. Decorate: Decorate the cake as desired to add your personal touch, enhancing its appearance for any celebration.

Notes

  • Ensure all dairy ingredients (butter, cream cheese, eggs) are at room temperature for smooth mixing and optimal texture.
  • Sifting powdered sugar helps avoid lumps in the frosting for a silky finish.
  • You can substitute vanilla powder with vanilla extract if needed, though powder is preferred for consistent flavor.
  • Use gel or paste food coloring for vibrant color without altering batter consistency.
  • Trim cake layers carefully with a serrated knife for even stacking and a professional look.
  • Store the cake in the fridge if not serving immediately to keep frosting firm and fresh.

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