Description
A stunning and vibrant cake featuring the unique flavor of pink dragon fruit combined with creamy frosting, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pink dragon fruit puree
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh slices of dragon fruit (for garnish)
- Edible flowers (optional, for garnish)
- Shredded coconut (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in pink dragon fruit puree. Optional: add pink food coloring for vibrant color.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter among the prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Divide frosting and tint half pink if desired.
- Assemble layers with frosting in between. Garnish with fresh dragon fruit slices, edible flowers, and shredded coconut.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. For a stronger dragon fruit flavor, use more puree in the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cake, dragon fruit, dessert, party, celebration