Pretty In Pink Recipe
Make Pretty In Pink Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Pink Frosting
Decoration
Method
Base Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- 2
Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened unsalted butter until light and fluffy, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- 3
Add Eggs and Vanilla
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- 4
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients with Wet
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 6
Pour into Pans
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- 7
Bake the Cakes
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cakes
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting Preparation
- 9
Beat Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until well combined.
- 10
Add Cream and Vanilla
Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat on medium speed until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- 11
Add Food Coloring
Add the pink food coloring one drop at a time, until you achieve the desired shade of pink.
Assembly
- 12
Frost the First Layer
Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of pink frosting on top.
- 13
Add the Second Layer
Place the second cake layer on top of the frosted layer.
- 14
Frost the Top and Sides
Spread frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake.
- 15
Decorate the Cake
Sprinkle edible glitter on top of the cake. Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint leaves as desired.