Luscious Pink Dragon Fruit Layer Cake
A vibrant and tropical layer cake featuring dragon fruit puree for a unique flavor and beautiful presentation.
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour Forms the base for fluffy layers.
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Ensures the cake rises beautifully.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Adds extra lift and moisture.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Lends depth and flavor.
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cake.
- 4 large eggs Provides structure.
- 1 cup buttermilk Adds moisture and tang.
- 1 cup dragon fruit puree Offers tropical flavor and color.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances sweetness.
- pink food coloring (optional) To deepen the pink hue.
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Creates a creamy frosting.
- 4 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the frosting.
- 1/4 cup heavy cream Lightens the frosting.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds flavor.
- 1/2 cup dragon fruit puree Incorporates flavor and color.
- pink food coloring (optional) To enhance color.
For Decoration
- fresh dragon fruit slices For elegant decoration.
- edible flowers To beautify presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and fold in the dragon fruit puree and food coloring.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
Baking
- Bake 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 transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Assembly
- Beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar, heavy cream, vanilla, and dragon fruit puree, stirring until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread frosting between each cake layer and over the top and sides of the cake.
Decoration
- Decorate with fresh dragon fruit slices and sprinkle edible flowers around for an elegant touch.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Frozen dragon fruit puree can be used if fresh is unavailable. Adjust baking time for different pan sizes.