Pink Velvet Cake Recipe + Easy way to Decorate it!

With it’s delicious pink sponge and beautiful decorations, this pink velvet cake twist on the classic red velvet cake is as tasty to eat, as it is gorgeous to look at! Plus, it’s easy to make and decorate!

Do you know how easy it is to decorate a cake?! ANYONE can do it and we’re showing you with this gorgeous, pink velvet cake recipe! We topped this cake strawberries, raspberries, beautiful pansies, and a few pomegranates to give it instant decor that’s not only effortless but stunning!

Your guests will adore this cake and the “effort” you put into decorating it. It’s by far my favorite red velvet cake recipe… we adapted it from Cook’s Illustrated and made it a pink velvet cake!

Although, you can go lighter on the pink if you prefer!

How To Make Red Velvet Cake

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, vinegar and vanilla in a tall liquid measuring cup, set aside.
• In a small bowl, add the cocoa powder and food coloring together, set aside.
• In another bowl combine the flour, salt and baking soda, set aside. (Lots of setting aside : P)
• With an electric mixer and a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium high.
• Reduce speed and then add the buttermilk mixture and flour in 3 additions, alternating.

• Add cocoa mixture and beat on low until everything is incorporated.
• Divide the batter into 2, greased 9-inch round pans.
• Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, try to take it out when the center is just a little wiggly. 
• NOTE: Everyone’s oven bakes differently based on many factors, do not take the cake out of the oven until you feel it is cooked. Use the tooth pick method if you’re nervous to take it out a little before.

How to make Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

• 16 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (must be soft!) and cut into chunks.
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 pound cream cheese, softened (must be soft!)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

What Is Pink Velvet Cake?

Pink velvet cake is very similar to red velvet cake, except it uses pink food coloring. Like red velvet cake it is covered in it’s distinct, and delicious, cream cheese frosting.

What Does Pink Velvet Taste Like?

Pink velvet cakes are moist, fluffy and light. They have an addictive and delicious mix of flavors, that come through as:

• Mild cocoa
• Tangy buttermilk
• Sweet vanilla
• Smooth and buttery

Cake Decorating Made Simple

Cake decorating can sound ominous and time consuming, but it really doesn’t have to be! For this Pink Velvet Cake I’ve mixed a few simple but eye catching ingredients. Berries, pansies and pomegranates all complement the cake perfectly and are easily arranged on top, with minimal time and effort.

Top Tips For Making Pink Velvet Cake

• When baking the cake, make sure you place it in a preheated oven.
• Grease your cake pan before placing in the ingredients.
• Make sure your ingredients are all at room temperature before getting started.
• Sift your dry ingredients to remove any lumps.

Links To Other Decorated Cake Recipes

Pumpkin Spice Sunflower Cupcakes

Oh, Hey Little Slice of Fondant Pumpkin Pie

DIY Fondant Succulents

Chocolate And Vanilla Mummy Cupcakes

Funfetti Buttermilk Birthday Cake by A Beautiful Mess

Chocolate Chili Splatterpaint Cake by My name Is Yeh

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Pink Velvet Cake Recipe

This pink velvet cake is perfect for any occasion! 

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time25 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Layer cake, occasion cake, pink cake

Servings: 10 servings (1 9″cake)

Calories: 392kcal

Author: Eden

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/8 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon pink food coloring
• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
• Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, vinegar and vanilla in a tall liquid measuring cup, set aside.
• In a small bowl, add the cocoa powder and food coloring together, set aside.
• In another bowl combine the flour, salt and baking soda, set aside. (Lots of setting aside : P)
• With an electric mixer and a paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar on medium high.
• Reduce speed and then add the buttermilk mixture and flour in 3 additions, alternating.
• Add cocoa mixture and beat on low until everything is incorporated.
• Divide the batter into 2, greased 9-inch round pans.
• Bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, try to take it out when the center is just a little wiggly. NOTE: Everyone’s oven bakes differently based on many factors, do not take the cake out of the oven until you feel it is cooked. Use the tooth pick method if you’re nervous to take it out a little before.

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Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting

An easy to make cake frosting

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cake decorating, easy frosting recipe

Servings: 10 servings (recipe for a 9″ cake)

Calories: 504kcal

Author: Eden

Ingredients

• 16 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (must be soft!) and cut into chunks.
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 pound cream cheese softened (must be soft!)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch salt

Instructions

• With an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light in color and fluffy about 2 minutes. Add in the cream cheese and beat on high until incorporated. Add in vanilla and salt.