Here's a cake sure to sweeten up the Valentines in your life. Pick up three boxes of your favorite white cake mix—or work from scratch if you have the time—along with a bottle of Wilton's Icing Color in petal pink. Split each box into two batches for a total of six, then add increasing amounts of dye little by little until you achieve the ombre effect. For the outside of the cake, I used a piping bag fit with a basketweave tip. Happy baking, everyone!
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February 07, 2012
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How sweet is that cake I just love that pink layers they look absolutely awesome.
Posted by: holiday accommodations | March 29, 2012 at 03:48 PM
That is adorable! I might have to make this for my daughter's birthday, she adores pink!
Posted by: Highlands Ranch Real Estate | March 29, 2012 at 02:21 PM
I have three little girls at home. They'd love this! Thanks for the recipe.
Posted by: Tim | March 14, 2012 at 10:37 PM
What a perfect wedding or baby shower cake! I'm filing this away for the future.
Posted by: Connie | March 11, 2012 at 07:28 AM
Eddie- Wow. How could you eat it? I'd just look at that lovely slice all day.
Loretta
Posted by: Loretta Fontaine (APPLESandRUBIES) | March 06, 2012 at 01:42 AM
Now this is one great cake
Posted by: Bilafond | February 22, 2012 at 11:43 AM
These look delicious !Thank you!
Posted by: Donne Brescia | February 21, 2012 at 12:11 PM
Yummy this is so good to watch,i want to try it.
Posted by: Lapidus | February 20, 2012 at 08:33 PM
I have been looking all over for a great pink ombre cake recipe and finally found one! Thanks for sharing - you also did a great job with the pictures, who wouldn't want to try this once they saw those??
Posted by: Air Traffic Control Game | February 20, 2012 at 01:00 PM
whoa baby .. I'm hungry now ...
meeting a giveaway winner in Woodstock Square tomorrow, thought of you
Posted by: savvycityfarmer | February 19, 2012 at 10:21 PM
Wow, what an amazingly gorgeous cake!!! You really do make it look so easy but it's a beautiful work of art.
Posted by: Jennifer (Delicieux) | February 19, 2012 at 07:23 PM
Eddie, this cake is amazing! Perfect for a girlie birthday cake - I know pink is my favourite colour!
p.s. thanks for the birthday wishes :)
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | February 18, 2012 at 07:48 AM
Wow.... Pretty.... Im memorized....
Posted by: Donna Chernow | February 17, 2012 at 07:08 PM
Wow, what a beautiful cake! And PINK IS MY FAVORITE COLOR :)
Posted by: Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen | February 17, 2012 at 12:22 AM
This looks delicious!! What kind of frosting did you use?
Posted by: Maia Wille | February 16, 2012 at 09:55 PM
WOAH that is so beautiful. So inspiring, as usual. Thanks for that!
Posted by: Laura Bear | February 16, 2012 at 06:13 PM
So pretty! I love the different shades of pink, perfect for VDay! Great job with the frosting too!
Posted by: Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts | February 16, 2012 at 12:35 PM
How long does that take? All day? Beautiful!
Posted by: Susan Jamieson | February 16, 2012 at 07:25 AM
your cake looks fantastic!
Posted by: design elements | February 16, 2012 at 05:45 AM
Wow, that's a cake worth writing home about!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | February 15, 2012 at 05:42 AM
You guys simply
slay me ~ in the most
beautiful way, of course!
Happy Valentine's Day,
xx Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | February 14, 2012 at 06:01 PM
Happy Valentine! This is most delicious!
Posted by: victoria | February 13, 2012 at 09:22 PM
Thanks for showing how to do the icing-- I can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Amanda | February 13, 2012 at 04:57 PM
Wow, look at these colors! I love this one! I ill try it out for sure, and hope it's gonna be just like this one! :)
Posted by: Delicious Recipes | February 13, 2012 at 02:18 PM
Eddie, you are a constant source of inspiration. This is insanely fabulous. And the gold pieces are to die for. Makes my little old Valentine cupcakes look like Easy Bake cast offs. Dang. Keep up the amazing work.
kisses, mrs. V
Posted by: mrs. V [Chez V] | February 13, 2012 at 12:15 PM
This is so gorgeous! I wish I could bake stuff like this! :'(
Posted by: Michelle McGuckin | February 13, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Gorrrgeous.
Posted by: justJENN | February 12, 2012 at 11:22 PM
Your cake was so awesome that you inspired me to make my own Pink Ombre Cake. Check it out if you wish, on my blog, Charming Zebra.
http://charmingdecor.blogspot.com
Posted by: Miss Charming | February 12, 2012 at 08:57 PM
This looks so yummy. I want to eat some right now!
Posted by: Emily | February 12, 2012 at 06:00 PM
You "take the cake" with this one! Almost too pretty to eat. AND with all the different food colors Wilton offers, the possibilities are endless!
Posted by: Sunny | February 12, 2012 at 12:43 PM
Beautiful and delicious!!!! hope you're having a nice weekend!
Posted by: Punctuation Mark | February 12, 2012 at 11:30 AM
This is just beautiful and very apt for Valentine's day. I love all the beautiful photos during the prep and baking process too.
Just stunning. Found upon StumbleUpon and now definitely following. Lokking forward to more gorgeous cake creations. I'm embarking on a journey into the cake baking and decorating world. I'm a single, mobility disabled, mum of 3. I'm very much a novice so looking at stunning work has me in awe.
Thanks for sharing.
-Lisa
http://sweet2eatbaking.blogspot.com
Posted by: Lisa @ Sweet2Eat Baking | February 11, 2012 at 02:03 PM
stunning! and i'm sure it's yummy too!
Posted by: bevy | February 11, 2012 at 01:44 PM
So Beautiful Eddie!
Posted by: Bubble & Squeak | February 10, 2012 at 06:12 PM
Great tutorial! (And it looks so yummy .)
Posted by: Miss Charming | February 10, 2012 at 06:04 PM
Looks very yummy!!
Posted by: Quiescentmind | February 10, 2012 at 01:58 PM
So pretty ^_^ and would be a great baby shower cake! (also available in blue ombre!)
Posted by: spiritanointed | February 10, 2012 at 01:39 PM
Just beautiful Eddie...
Happy Valentine's Day
Kathy :)
Posted by: Kathy :) | February 10, 2012 at 01:24 PM
How very, very pretty.
Posted by: sophistimom | February 10, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Beautiful!!!!
Posted by: Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet | February 10, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Pretty luscious.
Posted by: BoxwoodTerrace | February 10, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Mr. Eddie Ross,
You are one of the most thoughtful people I have ever come across.The way you pay attention to details and your generosity to share what you are doing is amazing.I do respect your work.
Posted by: Ozge B. | February 10, 2012 at 09:54 AM
Absolutely gorgeous! I may have to bake on Valentine's Day! You inspire me.
Posted by: Kimberly | February 10, 2012 at 09:10 AM
That looks so cool!
And so.. soooo delicious.
The frosting is the perfect thickness, mmmm. P:
Posted by: jj | February 10, 2012 at 04:33 AM
Looks tasty!
Posted by: Dbakeca | February 10, 2012 at 04:28 AM
this cake is FABULOUS!!!!
Posted by: rachel trigueiro | February 10, 2012 at 03:34 AM
this looks so yummy thanks for sharing
Posted by: anil mathu | February 10, 2012 at 02:46 AM
Eddie, I am just in awe of your talent!!!
Posted by: sisi | February 10, 2012 at 02:25 AM
beautiful cake! i am really wanting to try an ombre cake soon!
Posted by: Holly W | February 10, 2012 at 01:23 AM
I LOVE this!!! :)
Posted by: Amanda | February 09, 2012 at 10:52 PM
Eddie, what a gorgeous cake! Pink is my favorite color. I've never made a layer cake but after seeing this, I will try it out soon! Hope you're doing great! xoxo
Posted by: Ana (Confessions of a Designer) | February 09, 2012 at 06:20 PM
That is lovely. I've seen rainbow cakes, but never an ombre cake. But, of course it works! Filing this away to do soon.
Posted by: elz | February 09, 2012 at 03:40 PM
BEYYOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNDDDDDDD!!!! Omg that is so amazing!!!
Posted by: One Fabulous Mom | February 09, 2012 at 03:38 PM
I love those gold forks! Sell them to me. :)
Posted by: Trellis Smith | February 09, 2012 at 03:32 PM
These photos are stunning!
Posted by: Lindsey A. | February 09, 2012 at 02:28 PM
I agree with everyone else - it is beautiful!
Can you share the source of the gold flatware? I just love it!
Posted by: Angela | February 09, 2012 at 11:32 AM
You make it look so easy, Eddie. Unfortunately/fortunately, I'm leaving in an hour for three weeks in Argentina. I'll miss baking sweets for my sweetie. We don't know if they celebrate this holiday in Buenos Aires, or not.
Posted by: Janette@the2seasons.com | February 09, 2012 at 11:14 AM
Pink is my favorite color...love the cake!
Posted by: Fabulous Finds Studio | February 09, 2012 at 10:27 AM
What a pretty cake- such a surprise to behold upon cutting a slice! Thank you for the great inspiration!
Posted by: Jennings & Gates: Notes from a Virginia Country House | February 09, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Absolutely charming and very impressive Eddie - well done! Ombre cakes are so beautiful,
Laura
Posted by: Laura Casey | February 08, 2012 at 10:17 PM
That is the prettiest thing I've ever seen!! :)
xo Terri in Calgary
Posted by: Terri | February 08, 2012 at 04:47 PM
Fabulous work! So beautiful!!
Posted by: Modern Country Lady | February 08, 2012 at 03:03 PM
Amazing and inspiring!
Posted by: Ann | February 08, 2012 at 03:03 PM
I have never used cake mix, I think it might be an American thing, but I love the pretty pinks and the weave us beautiful. Hope you are both well and happy.
Posted by: Pru @ Perfecting Pru | February 08, 2012 at 02:51 PM
not in a million years.........but i will come to you for a tasting!
xo
debra
Posted by: debra phillips | February 08, 2012 at 02:30 PM
Completely stunning :)
Posted by: Megan | February 08, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Eddie,
This is GORGEOUS! I love ombre in rugs and fabrics…now I can EAT ombre..
Cheers,
Amy
Posted by: Amy Vermillion | February 08, 2012 at 12:10 PM
I'm dying! That is the prettiest cake I have ever seen!!!!
L-O-V-E!!
xox Mrs. Châtelaine
Posted by: Mrs. Châtelaine in Paris | February 08, 2012 at 11:51 AM
perfection!
Posted by: kayce hughes | February 08, 2012 at 10:47 AM
Eddie Ross
You are a jack of all trades I swear I can't believe this cake
Posted by: Curtains in my Tree | February 08, 2012 at 10:05 AM
That cake looks amazing and I think that this could turn into a lovely pink valentines' day gift.
Posted by: Olympic 2012 apartments | February 08, 2012 at 09:09 AM
Not to be too forward, but I love you! I have been trying to think of a dessert for Valentine's for my little guys, and you just solved my dilemma. Superlative as always, thanks!
Posted by: Amy Y. | February 08, 2012 at 08:41 AM
Oh, I love this....you make it all so easy...why do I think mine would look sightly less....ahmmmm...impressive! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Susie @ Maddie's Nest | February 08, 2012 at 07:42 AM
OMG Eddie Ross! I do declare! You Are SO bad--bad meaning good! I LOVE it! Kudos for your cake!
Posted by: Diva Style | February 07, 2012 at 11:24 PM
Eddie, That cake is simply beautiful. I love simple things. Looks like even I could make this for Valentines Day.
Posted by: jennylynn | February 07, 2012 at 10:50 PM
The basketweave icing is beyond, beyond...
Posted by: MyDesignGuide.com | February 07, 2012 at 10:42 PM
yummy and gorgeous! Great job Eddie and Jaithan! When are ya'll heading to Charlotte???....we are starting a big home renovation in 2 weeks ...woo-hoo! and can I beg you to come help me sassy it up the end of August? pretty please! Transforming this 1953 ranch into fabulous...excited and nervous!
xoxo,
Caroline
Posted by: Caroline Simas | February 07, 2012 at 09:16 PM
Dear Eddie,
You always bring a smile to my face.......
You are a true artist...
xo
m
Posted by: melissalee22@msn.com | February 07, 2012 at 08:54 PM
What a perfectly beautiful and simple idea! You have totally inspired this non-baker. I think I will make a sunrise cake, maybe for Easter. Thanks so much!
Posted by: Merry Powell Interiors | February 07, 2012 at 08:48 PM
OMG, that cake is incredibly beautiful.
Posted by: Janie | February 07, 2012 at 08:43 PM
In addition to showing a great tutorial.....I feel like you've just introduced me to my new "signature" cake! Varying shades of pink. YES, please!!!
xoxo Elizabeth
ps: Shake shingle going up - looking sooo good! I'll send pics soon.
Posted by: pretty pink tulips | February 07, 2012 at 08:26 PM
What a great idea. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: JoyceBinAtlanta | February 07, 2012 at 07:57 PM
This cake is spectacular!!!!!
Posted by: mj | February 07, 2012 at 07:31 PM
I wondered how they did that. Beautiful!
Posted by: Carla Aston | February 07, 2012 at 07:21 PM
You ole "sweetie" you...that cake is "GORGEOUS!" A definite "do" for Valentine's Day! Bon Appetit! franki
Posted by: Franki Parde | February 07, 2012 at 07:17 PM
LOVE, LOVE THIS CAKE! What a brilliant idea tinting each layer.
Posted by: Sheil | February 07, 2012 at 07:17 PM
Wow Eddie!! this is amazing, you really have to have patience to do a masterpiece like this, so pretty for Valentines day! xo Kathysue
Posted by: KATHYSUE | February 07, 2012 at 07:13 PM
WOW!!!! That's just beautiful. I love the way you photographed each step, and made the recipe seem so effortless. You've taken the "intimidation" right out of it.....thanks for that k
Posted by: Kathy | February 07, 2012 at 07:08 PM
Wow! What a pretty cake!
Posted by: amy@maison decor | February 07, 2012 at 06:46 PM
Hello Mr Ross, gosh I just love this delightfull pink shaded cake!
Thank you for sharing, I will def try my hand at this..
Have a lovely day, and why yes of course, I follow your blog all the way from South Africa..it is right there on my bloggers list as well. best wishes Colette
Posted by: colette | February 07, 2012 at 06:37 PM
not sure what i love more......the ombre effect, the basket weave icing or the sweet bamboo forks in the shot. i have to go lie down and take it all in now ... :) Happy Valentine to you and Jaithan!
Posted by: CourtneyOutLoud | February 07, 2012 at 05:32 PM
Eddie, I love it! You are so clever. Thanks for sharing step by step photos! What kind of icing did you make?
Posted by: Karin | February 07, 2012 at 05:13 PM
That looks so good! And it seems simple enough I might give it a try since I have 7 days in case it doesn't quite work out. Thanks for torturing me just before dinner!
XX
Debra~
Posted by: Acquired Objects | February 07, 2012 at 04:50 PM
This is gorgeous, but dang it, I just went gluten free last week!
Kat :)
Posted by: Kat @Low Tide High Style | February 07, 2012 at 04:18 PM
Eddie,
Fabulous as always! The pink puts it over the top! I've got to attempt this for Valentine's Day. Perhaps a sprinkle of edible glitter on top to complete it!
~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage
www.shabbyfrenchcottage.com
Posted by: ~Mikey @ Shabby French Cottage | February 07, 2012 at 03:39 PM
Stop it with this cake and those gorgeous forks! Just stop! Too beautiful.
Posted by: onestorybuilding | February 07, 2012 at 03:20 PM
How delicious looking! I might have to give this idea a try for valentine's day.
Posted by: Kate {domestikatedlife} | February 07, 2012 at 01:54 PM
LOVE it!
Posted by: Julie LoRusso | February 07, 2012 at 01:37 PM
Sigh......Eddie only you could be this creative, I can just taste this yummy cake. Best to you and Jaithan!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Posted by: Karena | February 07, 2012 at 01:24 PM
just darling! What a fun surprise for guests when you cut into the cake! love it
Posted by: Rebecca | February 07, 2012 at 01:18 PM