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Pink Dragon Fruit Layer Cake

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A delightful and vibrant dessert featuring soft layers infused with fresh pink dragon fruit puree, perfect for any celebration.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons pink dragon fruit puree
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (for frosting), softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons pink dragon fruit puree (for frosting)
  • Pink food coloring (optional)
  • Edible flowers (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the unsalted butter and white sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the vanilla extract and pink dragon fruit puree.
  6. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
  10. For the frosting, beat the unsalted butter until creamy.
  11. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well.
  12. Mix in the vanilla extract, heavy cream, and pink dragon fruit puree.
  13. Frost the first layer of cake, then place the second layer on top.
  14. Decorate with edible flowers if desired.

Notes

Always measure ingredients carefully for consistent results. Let cakes cool completely before frosting.

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