"This moist Pink Velvet Cake has a soft texture, fine crumb, and wonderful vanilla flavor! Perfect for baby showers, birthdays, and more!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 8 oz (226g) package cream cheese, softened
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1 ½ sticks (168g or 3/4cup) Unsalted Butter, softened
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2 cups (400g) sugar
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4 large eggs
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3 cups (342g) cake flour ((See notes for substitution if needed.))
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2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
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½ teaspoon (3g) baking soda
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½ teaspoon (3g) salt
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1 cup (242g) buttermilk ((See notes for substitution if needed.))
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¼ cup (54g) vegetable oil ((We use Canola oil.))
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1 Tablespoon (12g) vanilla extract
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Pink Coloring Gel ((We used Americolor Deep Pink))
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1 cup 240g heavy cream
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¼ 29g cup powdered sugar
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1 4g teaspoon vanilla
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3 sticks (339g) unsalted butter, softened ((Should be slightly softened but cool to the touch and holding it's shape))
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7 cups (690-805g) confectioners' sugar ((Adjust amount based on desired consistency.))
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2 tsp. (8g) vanilla extract ((If you prefer a lighter frosting, you can use clear imitation vanilla.))
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⅓ cup (72)g whole milk or cream, more if needed
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½ teaspoon (3g)salt