Pink Vanilla Cake Squares

These Pink Vanilla Cake Squares are the ideal treat for anyone seeking an elegant, simple, and delicious dessert! 🍰✨

Why You’ll Love Pink Vanilla Cake:

✔ Vanilla taste is rich with the lightest, fluffiest texture

✔ Best pink buttercream frosting, smooth and creamy.

✔ Ideal for parties, special occasions and an exquisite afternoon tea.

✔ Very nice to decorate and customize to your favourite toppings!

Tools You’ll Need:

✔ 9×13-inch baking pan

✔ Parchment paper

✔ Two mixing bowls

✔ Electric mixer

✔ Spatula

✔ Piping bag with a star tip (optional)

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• 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

For the Cake:

1. Before you do anything, preheat the oven at 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add one egg, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture in three times, alternating with the milk. Mix until smooth.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted all the way into the center comes out clean.
8. Let your cake cool completely, then cut into squares.

For the Frosting:

1. Crema la mantequilla hasta que esté suave y cremosa.
2. Add powdered sugar in increments and continue mixing.
3. Add in heavy cream and vanilla extract, and beat until light and fluffy.
4. Add a drop of pink food coloring until you are happy with the color.

Decoration Tips:

🎀 Slather a thick coat of pink buttercream over each square of cake.

🎀 Pass under sugar pearls for a more elegant touch.

🎀 For a cute look, you can decorate these with heart-shaped sprinkles.

🎀When piping using a star tip you can pipe any decorative swirl or pattern.

🎀 Knounce the squares on a white serving platter.

Prep & Cooking Time Pink Vanilla Cake

🕒 Preparation Time: 15 minutes
⏳ Baking Time: 30–35 minutes
⏲️ Cooling Time: 5 minutes
🍽 Total Time: 50 minutes

✨ Bonus Tip: Looking to add a fruity twist? How about adding a touch of strawberry extract to the frosting for even more flavor! 🍓

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):

Q1: Can I prepare these cake squares in advance?

A: Yes! The cake can be baked a day ahead of time, and covered and kept at room temperature. Frost right before serving for the freshest flavor.

Q2: What is the best way to cover leftovers?

A: Store the cake squares in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, or in the fridge for 5 days.

Q3: Are these cake squares freezeable?

A: Yes! Store unfrosted squares in an airtight container, frozen, up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature, and freeze the top before serving.

Q4: What can I put in place of heavy cream in the frosting?

A: You can use milk or half-and-half, but the heavy cream makes the frosting extra rich.

Q5: Do you have any tips to achieve a true pink color in the frosting?

A: Begin with a small amount of pink food coloring and combine. Keep adding more until you get to the shade you want. I would suggest gel food coloring for more vibrant colors.

Enjoy making these pretty and delicious Pink Vanilla Cake Squares, and don’t forget to share them with your loved ones! 💕🍰✨