Description
This is the most delicious pink velvet cake, a viral recipe that’s ultra-moist and tender, thanks to buttermilk and vinegar. Topped with a classic, tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
For the Cake:2 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 cups granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon kosher salt1 ½ cups buttermilk3 large eggs½ cup vegetable oil1 tablespoon white vinegar2 teaspoons pure vanilla extractPink gel food coloringFor the Frosting:8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature¾ cup unsalted butter, slightly melted (1 ½ sticks)1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract5 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. For the Cake:2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray and line the bottoms with parchment paper.3. In a large bowl, stir the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together. Set aside.4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the buttermilk, eggs, vegetable oil, white vinegar, vanilla extract, and pink gel food coloring together on low speed just until mixed.5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture and beat on low speed just until mixed. Do not overmix.6. Divide the cake batter evenly between both prepared cake pans.7. Bake for 33-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.8. Let cakes cool in the pans for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.9. 10. For the Frosting:11. While the cakes chill, make the frosting. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract on high speed until smooth, about 2 minutes.12. Beat in the powdered sugar on low speed, then increase to high and beat until smooth, an additional 2 minutes.13. 14. For Assembly:15. Use a large serrated knife to cut the dome tops off both cakes so they have a flat top.16. Place one cake (cut side up) on a cake plate. Spread a generous layer of frosting on top.17. Place the second layer on top, cut side down.18. Frost the top and sides of the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
Notes
Using room temperature ingredients for the frosting (especially the cream cheese) is key to a smooth, non-lumpy finish. Do not overmix the cake batter, or the cake will become tough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 730 kcal
- Sugar: 105 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 108 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
