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Buttered vanilla cake with pink frosting and colorful sprinkles, close-up of a bakery-style dessert.

Cortadillo Recipe

Baked Bree man with beard in formal suit indoors.Michael Steliga
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 servings
Calories 651 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/3 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream for frosting
  • Pink food coloring for frosting
  • Sprinkles for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the paper to overhang for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together 3/4 cup butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
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  • Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and buttermilk, alternating between the two, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  • To make the frosting, beat 1 cup butter in a bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, beating until smooth.
  • Add pink food coloring to the frosting until the desired color is reached.
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  • Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and top with sprinkles.
  • Chill the frosted cake for about 30 minutes before slicing to allow the frosting to set for clean cuts.
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Nutrition

Calories: 651kcalCarbohydrates: 91gProtein: 5gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 19gSodium: 235mgFiber: 1g
Keyword cortadillo, mexican pink cake
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