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Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake

Mother's Day Pink Velvet Cake

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Celebrate the special moments in life with this delightful Mother’s Day Pink Velvet Cake. This enchanting dessert features soft, fluffy layers infused with cocoa and vanilla, topped with a creamy frosting that makes it a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether you’re honoring a loved one or simply indulging your sweet tooth, this cake is sure to impress and create lasting memories. Easy to make and versatile, you can customize it to suit your taste. With every bite, you’ll experience the joy and love baked right into this charming dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups cake flour
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring (to achieve desired pink hue)
  • Cream cheese frosting (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  5. Add yogurt, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until combined.
  6. Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until smooth.
  7. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cakes to cool for about ten minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.

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