Pink Ombre Layer Cake

Visual illusion using gradient colored sponge layers.
🕒 Prep Time 50 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 10 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • 3 x 8-inch pans
  • Scale

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Preheat 350°F (180°C). Grease 3 pans.

Tip: Parchment bottoms.
2

Sift flour, powder, salt.

Tip: Air.
3

Cream butter/sugar, add eggs.

Tip: Standard sponge.
4

Alternate flour and milk.

Tip: Don't overmix.
5

Divide batter into 3. Leave one plain, tint others light and dark pink.

Tip: Use scale.
6

Bake 20-25 mins. Cool.

Tip: Test with toothpick.
7

Make cream cheese frosting. Assemble dark to light.

Tip: Crumb coat first.

Recipe FAQ

Liquid color?
Use gel to avoid thinning batter.
Domed top?
Oven too hot.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Butter (room temp)
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 tube Pink Gel Color
  • 14 oz Cream Cheese
  • 1 1/4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract