Description
A dazzling Quick and Easy Pink Dragon Fruit Layer Cake that is a total crowd-pleaser with its vibrant pink hues and tropical flavor, perfect for any celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pureed dragon fruit (pink variety)
- Buttercream frosting (for layering and decorating)
- Fresh fruit (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl for about 3-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the buttery mixture, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and dragon fruit puree until well mixed.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Layer the cakes with buttercream frosting and top with fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days. It’s also freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg