Pink Velvet Cake Recipe

Prep Time::20 mins

Cook Time::20 mins

Cool Time:: 1 hr

Total Time:: 1 hr 40 mins

Servings::12

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

baking spray with flour

1 (15.25-ounce) package classic white cake mix (such as Pillsbury)

1 cup whole buttermilk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

3 large eggs

6 drops soft pink food coloring gel (such as Americolor)

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature

4 cups unsifted powdered sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

pink sprinkles

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking pan with baking spray; set aside.

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Whisk together cake mix, buttermilk, oil, eggs, and food coloring in a medium bowl until fully combined and no dry streaks remain. Transfer to the prepared baking pan and spread in an even layer.

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Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack, about 1 hour.

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Beat cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Gradually beat in powdered sugar with mixer on low speed, until smooth and fully combined, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl as needed, about 3 minutes. Add vanilla and salt and beat until just combined.

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Using an offset spatula, spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the cooled cake. Garnish with sprinkles, if desired.

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Cut into squares and serve.

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