Pink Dragon Fruit Layer Cake
Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with this visually stunning and delicious Pink Dragon Fruit Layer Cake! With vibrant pink layers and a light, fruity flavor, this cake is a guaranteed showstopper for any celebration.
Ingredients:
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups buttermilk
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup pink dragon fruit puree
• Pink gel food coloring (optional for more vibrant color)
• 3 cups cream cheese frosting
• Sliced dragon fruit and edible flowers for decoration
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, until the batter is smooth.
5. Stir in the pink dragon fruit puree until fully combined. If desired, add a few drops of pink gel food coloring to intensify the color.
6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Let the cakes cool completely before assembling.
8. Spread a layer of cream cheese frosting between each cake layer, then frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
9. Decorate with sliced dragon fruit and edible flowers for a beautiful finishing touch. Slice and enjoy this tropical treat!
Prep time: 30 mins | Cook time: 30 mins | Total time: 1 hr 30 mins | Servings: 12 | Calories: 460 kcal