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Valentine's Day Pink Watercolor Cake

Valentine's Day Pink Watercolor Cake

Delightful Valentine's Day Pink Watercolor Cake that impresses with its vibrant colors and flavors.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups cake flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter, softened (1 ½ sticks)
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pink food coloring (to desired shade)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy; gradually add in the sugar until light and airy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Combine dry ingredients with wet mixture alternately with milk until smooth.
  6. Divide batter into two bowls; tint one with pink food coloring and gently swirl both batters together.
  7. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow cooling before frosting and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 16g

Notes

This recipe is perfect for celebrating special occasions and can be personalized with various flavors add-ins like chocolate chips or berries.

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