What does a pink cake symbolize?

A pink birthday cake often symbolizes joy, love, sweetness, and innocence. The color pink is associated with playfulness, affection, and positivity. It’s commonly chosen for birthdays to reflect a lighthearted and cheerful mood, especially for kids or themed celebrations like baby showers and princess parties.

Where can I get the pink cake recipe?

You can make the perfect pink birthday cake right at home! This article includes a step-by-step recipe featuring a moist vanilla base filled with sprinkles, plus pink and white vanilla buttercream. For extra visual flair, try our two-tone piping technique. If you prefer a simpler version, search for “funfetti cake” or “pink vanilla cake” on baking blogs or try printable recipe cards. Don’t forget to bookmark this post for easy access!

What flavour is a pink cake?

The most common flavor for a pink cake is vanilla , but it can also be strawberry, raspberry, rosewater, or even cotton candy. The pink color usually comes from food coloring or fruit purées and doesn’t necessarily alter the flavor. It’s a flexible base that can be adjusted to your taste or the party theme.

Are pink sugar and birthday cake the same?

Not quite. Pink sugar refers to colored granulated sugar or sanding sugar used for decorating. Birthday cake , on the other hand, is a full dessert typically flavored with vanilla and filled with colorful sprinkles (funfetti style). Pink sugar might be used on a pink birthday cake, but they’re not interchangeable.

Pink Birthday Cake: The Sweetest Surprise for Every Celebration

Name: Pink Birthday Cake: The Sweetest Surprise For Every Celebration
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp baking powder; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; 3 egg whites; 3 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles; —; 1 cup butter; 5 cups confectioners’ sugar; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/2 drop soft pink food gel coloring; 1/4 cup sprinkles

Description

A super-soft vanilla cake loaded with colorful sprinkles, frosted in dreamy pink and white buttercream — and topped with even more sprinkles. It’s birthday perfection in every bite!

Ingredients

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1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1/4 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

3 egg whites

3 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1/2 cup whole milk

1/3 cup rainbow sprinkles

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1 cup butter

5 cups confectioners’ sugar

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 drop soft pink food gel coloring

1/4 cup sprinkles

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Instructions

1. Butter and flour three six inch pans. Preheat oven to 340F.

2. Sift the dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

3. Beat the wet ingredients in a separate bowl.

4. Mix wet and dry together, fold in sprinkles.

5. Divide into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.

6. Beat butter, sugar, cream, and color to make frosting.

7. Add sprinkles to each batch of buttercream.

8. Pipe buttercream between cake layers and smooth sides.

9. Decorate with alternating pink and white swirls.

10. Top with star-tip border and press sprinkles around the base.

Notes

You can substitute whole milk yogurt for sour cream.

Use cake strips for flat layers.

Warm wet ingredients slightly for smooth mixing.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 240
Sugar: 32g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 36mg