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Valentine's Day Pink Watercolor Cake

Valentine's Day Pink Watercolor Cake

Delight in the beauty of this Valentine's Day Pink Watercolor Cake with its vibrant colors and delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cups whole milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • pink food coloring as needed

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Toothpick
  • Cake Pans

Method
 

Baking Process
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition; then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
  6. Divide batter into bowls; tint with pink food coloring as desired.
  7. Spoon dollops of colored batter into pans and swirl gently with a toothpick.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cakes spring back when touched.
  9. Allow cooling completely before frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 12g

Notes

For a fun twist, consider adding lemon juice or incorporating chocolate chips or berries for additional flavors.

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