Description
A vibrant and delicious Pink Dragon Fruit Layer Cake that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pureed pink dragon fruit (about 1 large dragon fruit)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- Fresh dragon fruit slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter, whole milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Gently fold in the pureed pink dragon fruit until evenly incorporated.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a layer of whipped cream on top, then place the second cake layer on top.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining whipped cream. Decorate with fresh dragon fruit slices.
Notes
- For a vibrant twist, consider adding a few drops of pink food coloring to the batter for a more intense color.
- You can also substitute the whipped cream with cream cheese frosting for a tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg