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Mothers Day Pink Ombre

Mothers Day Pink Ombre Cake to Wow Your Celebration

This Mothers Day Pink Ombre Cake combines a moist vanilla sponge and silky pink ombre buttercream, making it a stunning centerpiece for your celebration.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour blend
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder Leavening agent
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar For sweetness
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with buttermilk
For the Ombre Buttercream
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar For frosting
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract Flavoring
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk For consistency
  • Pink Gel to taste Food Coloring For ombre effect
For the Decoration
  • as needed Edible Flowers Pesticide-free

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 8-inch Round Cake Pans
  • spatula
  • Bench scraper

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
  6. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  8. Beat butter for buttercream until creamy, then add powdered sugar gradually.
  9. Tint portions of buttercream with food coloring to create ombre shades.
  10. Assemble cake layers with buttercream in between each layer, alternating shades.
  11. Smooth the outer buttercream and decorate with edible flowers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

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