Description
A delightful soft pink vanilla cake with whipped cream frosting, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups cake flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 ½ cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- a few drops pink food coloring
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional decorative sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round 9-inch cake pans. - Prepare the Cake Batter
– In a large mixing bowl, combine cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
– Add softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
– In another bowl, whisk egg whites, whole milk, and vanilla extract together.
– Gradually add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
– Divide the batter into two equal parts. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to one part and mix well to achieve the desired pink color. - Bake
– Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, one vanilla and one pink.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
– Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. - Prepare the Whipped Cream Frosting
– In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
– Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Continue to whip until stiff peaks form. - Assemble the Cake
– Place the pink cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream frosting on top.
– Place the vanilla cake layer on top of the frosted pink cake. Spread more frosting on top and on the sides of the cake.
– Decorate with decorative sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Ensure that the butter is well softened for a smoother batter.
- Room temperature egg whites will whip better.
- Adjust the pink color according to your preference by varying the amount of food coloring.
- Keep the cake chilled if not serving immediately to keep the frosting firm.
- Get creative with different types of sprinkles or edible pearls for a more festive look.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice