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Delicious dragon fruit cake with vibrant layers and frosting.

Pink Dragon Fruit Layer Cake

A visually stunning and delicious Pink Dragon Fruit Layer Cake that delivers a soft crumb, mild fruity flavor, and a colorful appearance, perfect for celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Celebration, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake layers
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 cup milk Whole milk preferred for richness
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melted
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder Leavening agent for cake
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup pureed pink dragon fruit For flavor and color
For the frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Room temperature
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Sifted for smoothness
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream Adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor
For decoration
  • 1 cup fresh dragon fruit cubes For topping
  • 1/2 cup berries Optional for added color and flavor
  • optional sprinkles For a festive look if desired

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and pink dragon fruit puree until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined and fluffy.
  3. Mix in heavy cream and vanilla extract to achieve desired frosting consistency.
Assembly
  1. Layer the cakes with frosting between each layer.
  2. Cover the entire cake with a crumb coat and chill for 30 minutes.
  3. Apply a final coat of frosting and decorate with fresh dragon fruit cubes, berries, and sprinkles as desired.
  4. Chill the cake before serving for cleaner slices.

Notes

Cake layers can be made ahead of time and chilled before frosting. Let slices sit out briefly before serving for the best texture. Adjust the sweetness of frosting based on your preference for the balance with the fruit’s mildness.