Description
Pink Dragon Fruit Layer Cake is a breathtaking dessert that dazzles with its vibrant pink hue and unique flavor. This delightful cake features layers of fluffy sponge infused with the exotic taste of pink dragon fruit, perfectly balanced by creamy frosting. Ideal for birthdays, summer gatherings, or any sweet occasion, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all levels. Impress your guests with this visually stunning cake that not only looks amazing but tastes incredible too.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pink dragon fruit puree (about 1 ripe fruit)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Slice the dragon fruit in half, scoop out the flesh, and puree it until smooth.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy; add eggs one at a time followed by the dragon fruit puree. Mix well.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Exotic
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg