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Perfect Ombré Pink Layer Cake

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A beautifully layered pink cake with a gentle gradient from blush to rose, featuring a moist texture and smooth buttercream frosting. Perfect for elegant celebrations like birthdays, showers, and anniversaries.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (320g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups (480g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2–4 tablespoons (30-60ml) heavy cream
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • Optional: fresh raspberries for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. (3 minutes)
  3. Using a mixer, beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes. (5 minutes)
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. (3 minutes)
  5. Mix in vanilla extract. (30 seconds)
  6. With mixer on low, alternate adding flour mixture in three parts and milk in two parts, starting and ending with flour. Mix just until combined. (3-4 minutes)
  7. Divide batter evenly into four bowls. Leave one plain and add increasing amounts of pink gel food coloring to the other three to create an ombré effect. Stir well. (10 minutes)
  8. Pour each colored batter into prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Rotate pans halfway through. (30 minutes)
  9. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely. (1 hour)
  10. Make buttercream by beating butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. Tint with pink gel to match cake layers. (10 minutes)
  11. Level cake layers with a cake leveler or serrated knife. Stack layers from darkest to lightest, spreading buttercream between each. (15 minutes)
  12. Apply a crumb coat all around the cake and chill for 20 minutes. Then frost smoothly with remaining buttercream using an offset spatula or cake scraper. (30 minutes)
  13. Decorate with sprinkles, edible pearls, or fresh flowers if desired. Store in a cool place until serving.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without thinning batter. Room temperature ingredients help with texture. Let layers cool completely before frosting to avoid melting. Adjust heavy cream in frosting for desired consistency. For vegan version, substitute butter with vegan margarine, milk with plant-based milk, and eggs with flax eggs.

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