This Elegant Pink Swirl Delight Cake is perfect for any celebration, with its beautiful marbled cake base, soft pink and white frosting, and a lovely fondant bow finish. Here’s a full recipe with easy-to-follow steps to help you create this stunning and delicious cake at home.
Full Recipe: Elegant Pink Swirl Delight Cake 🎂🍰
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ⅔ cups granulated sugar
- 5 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pink food coloring
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
For Decoration:
- White fondant
- Multicolored sprinkles
Instructions:
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare Pans
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans to prevent sticking.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This step should take about 3-4 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed.
Step 4: Add Egg Whites and Vanilla
- Gradually add the egg whites to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
Step 5: Combine Ingredients
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Step 6: Color the Batter
- Divide the batter into two separate bowls. Tint one bowl with pink food coloring to your desired shade for a beautiful swirl effect.
Step 7: Pour and Swirl Batter
- Pour the white batter into the prepared pans and then add dollops of pink batter on top. Use a skewer or knife to gently swirl the pink into the white for a marbled effect.
Step 8: Bake
- Bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans on wire racks for about 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans to cool completely on the racks.
For the Frosting:
- Beat Butter: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating on low speed until fully combined.
- Add Vanilla and Color: Mix in the vanilla extract, then divide the frosting into two bowls. Tint one portion with pink food coloring.
Step 9: Assemble the Cake
- Level Cakes: If necessary, level the top of each cake layer for a flat surface.
- Frost Between Layers: Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Spread a layer of white frosting over it, then top with the second layer.
- Frost the Entire Cake: Use the remaining white frosting to cover the entire cake, smoothing it with an offset spatula or knife.
Step 10: Decorating
- Add Pink Swirls: Using a piping bag fitted with a star tip, pipe pink frosting in swirls around the bottom tier of the cake for an elegant design.
- Top with Sprinkles: Add multicolored sprinkles to the top of the cake for a fun and festive touch.
- Place Fondant Bow: Create a large bow with white fondant and position it at the front of the cake for a sophisticated finish.
Tips for Perfect Results:
- Smooth Frosting: To achieve a smooth finish, chill the cake for about 15 minutes after applying a crumb coat, then apply the final layer of frosting.
- Fondant Handling: For best results, knead the fondant well before shaping it into a bow for a smooth texture.
