Description
Cortadillo is a classic Mexican sheet cake, known for its fluffy texture, pink frosting, and festive sprinkles. Often sold in panaderías (Mexican bakeries), this cake is lightly spiced with cinnamon and has a buttery, vanilla flavor.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup sour cream
For the Pink Frosting:
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 drops pink food coloring
For Decoration:
- Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Dry & Wet Ingredients: Alternate adding the flour mixture and milk, mixing on low speed. Stir in sour cream until fully combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Make Frosting: In a bowl, beat powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add pink food coloring and mix until evenly colored.
- Frost & Decorate: Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles.
- Slice & Serve: Cut into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Notes
- For a more traditional flavor, replace some of the milk with evaporated milk.
- You can adjust the shade of pink by adding more or less food coloring.
- If you prefer a thinner frosting, add a little more milk until you reach the desired consistency.