Irresistible Cortadillo Mexican Pink Cake Recipe
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This Simple Cortadillo (Mexican Pink Cake) is a delightful dessert that brings joy to any occasion.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk or cream (to adjust consistency)
- a few drops pink food coloring
- sprinkles (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pan.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the milk, vanilla, and almond extract to the creamed mixture and mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a bowl, mix the powdered sugar with milk for icing consistency and add pink coloring.
- Spread the icing over the cooled cake and top with sprinkles if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg