Description
Soft, fluffy, and beautifully decorated pink vanilla cake squares, perfect for any occasion! With a creamy pink buttercream frosting, these squares will add a pop of color to your dessert table.
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
For the Pink Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
Instructions
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- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before slicing it into squares.
For the Frosting:
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- Beat the butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well.
- Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, then beat until fluffy.
- Mix in pink food coloring until you achieve the desired shade.
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Decoration Tips:
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- Pipe or spread a generous layer of pink frosting over each cake square.
- Decorate with sugar pearls in varying sizes for an elegant look.
- Add small heart-shaped sprinkles for a charming touch.
- If you want extra texture, use a piping bag with a star tip to create swirls or patterns.
- Arrange the squares neatly on a white serving platter for a clean and professional presentation.
Notes
- Make sure the cake cools completely before frosting to prevent melting the buttercream.
- You can customize the color of the frosting by adjusting the amount of food coloring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg