Description
A stunning layered cake featuring the unique flavors and vibrant color of pink dragon fruit, perfect for special occasions.
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 (for frosting)
- Fresh slices of dragon fruit (for garnish)
- Edible flowers (optional)
- Shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in pink dragon fruit puree and optional food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Optionally tint half with pink food coloring.
- Assemble the cake with layers of frosting in between. Garnish with fresh slices of dragon fruit, edible flowers, and shredded coconut if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Store cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or freeze slices for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: cake, dragon fruit, dessert, layered cake, baking