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Pinkie Pie Recipe

This Pinkie Pie recipe is a sweet, colorful dessert inspired by everypony's favorite party pony from My Little Pony! I combined bright pink colors, fluffy cake layers, and playful sprinkles to capture Pinkie Pie’s bubbly personality. Whether it’s a birthday, themed party, or just a fun baking day, this treat is all about joy, sugar, and celebration. It’s super easy to make, fun to decorate, and perfect for kids and fans of Equestria. One bite, and you’ll be smiling like Pinkie Pie herself!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pink Cake:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract optional
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • ⅓ cup strawberry puree or strawberry syrup for extra sweetness
For the Pink Buttercream:
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pink gel food coloring
  • Sprinkles for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • 2 (8-inch) round cake pans
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula or butter knife
  • Cake stand or plate

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat and Prep
  1. I preheat my oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans. Then, I line the bottoms with parchment paper for easy removal.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, I whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. I set it aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
  1. Using my mixer, I cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This takes about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4: Add Egg Whites & Extracts
  1. I add the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then I stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry
  1. I mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with milk and strawberry puree. I finish by adding a few drops of pink food coloring to get that perfect Pinkie Pie hue!
Step 6: Bake
  1. I divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Then I let the cakes cool completely on a rack.
Step 7: Make Buttercream
  1. While the cakes cool, I beat the butter until fluffy. I gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla, cream, and pink coloring until smooth and dreamy.
Step 8: Assemble the Cake
  1. I layer the cakes with frosting in between, then cover the whole cake with pink buttercream. I use my spatula to smooth it out.
Step 9: Decorate
  1. Now the fun part—I top the cake with tons of colorful sprinkles! You can even add pink candy, glitter, or edible stars.

Notes

For the brightest pink color, I always use gel food coloring instead of liquid—it gives a vibrant look without thinning the batter. If you’re baking for kids or a themed party, you can even mix in edible glitter or candy confetti for extra fun.
Just be sure to let the cake cool completely before frosting, or the buttercream might melt. And don’t forget: this cake is all about joy, so feel free to make it your own with extra sprinkles, fruit fillings, or fun decorations!