Description

This beginner-friendly Valentines Day Cake features a beautiful pink and white marble interior achieved with simple pantry staples. Topped with a rich homemade vanilla buttercream and nostalgic maraschino cherries, it is the perfect heartfelt treat for any skill level.

Ingredients

2 boxes white cake mix
Egg whites
Water
Canola oil
Unsalted butter, softened
Powdered sugar
Heavy cream
Vanilla extract
Pink gel food coloring
Maraschino cherries
Sprinkles

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare your cake pans with non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, beat together the cake mixes, egg whites, water, and oil until the batter is smooth.
Divide the batter into two separate bowls, tinting one bowl with pink gel food coloring and leaving the other white.
Using a 1/4 cup scoop, alternate dropping scoops of white and pink batter into the prepared pans to create a marbled effect.
Bake for 28 to 32 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Whip the softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a mixer until stiff peaks form.
Separate the frosting and tint portions into light and dark pink shades, keeping a portion white.
Level the cake layers, stack them with white frosting in between, and apply a thin crumb coat before chilling for 30 minutes.
Decorate with pink frosting drips, a piped heart design, dollops of frosting, and maraschino cherries.

Notes

For the cleanest marble effect, avoid stirring the batter once it is scooped into the pans; the natural spreading during baking creates the best design. If your kitchen is warm, chill the frosting for 15 minutes before piping to ensure the decorations hold their shape perfectly.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American