Pink Party Vanilla Cake Bars
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pink food coloring
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
6. Add a few drops of pink food coloring and gently fold until the batter is evenly tinted.
7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow cake bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
10. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to make the glaze.
11. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake bars and sprinkle with pink sprinkles or edible glitter if desired.
12. Let glaze set before cutting into bars.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour
Kcal: 320 kcal | Servings: 12 servings
Tips:
Use gel-based food coloring for a more vibrant pink without altering the batter consistency.
Allow the cake bars to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.