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Pink Ombre Cake

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A visually stunning and delicious pink ombre cake with layers of gradient pink sponge and a smooth vanilla buttercream frosting. Perfect for celebrations like birthdays, baby showers, or bridal events.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Pinch of salt (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line four 6-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  6. Divide batter evenly into four bowls. Tint each bowl with increasing amounts of pink gel food coloring to create a gradient effect.
  7. Pour each colored batter into prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. To make the frosting, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and cream until fluffy.
  10. Trim cake layers if needed. Stack the cakes from darkest to lightest, spreading frosting between each layer.
  11. Frost the outside of the cake with a thin crumb coat, chill, then apply a final coat of buttercream. Optional: create an ombre effect with frosting too.
  12. Decorate as desired and serve.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning the batter.
  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing.
  • Chilling the cake before final frosting makes smoother finishes easier.

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Keywords: pink ombre cake, layer cake, birthday cake, celebration dessert, vanilla cake

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