Cortadillo (Mexican Pink Cake)

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Full Recipe

https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/cortadillo-mexican-pink-cake/f3fa2583-4e86-4e72-b612-a022fc23ae2d

Author

Cindy Rahe | 2025-07-15

Description

Cortadillo, or Mexican Pink Cake, is an iconic staple at pastelerías and panaderias (Mexican bakeries). Its signature pink icing adorned with rainbow sprinkles crowns a moist yellow cake, making it an instant favorite among children, so much so that sometimes it's even referred to as Pastel de Niño. This cake is everything you want—it's soft and delicious with flavors of almond and vanilla, plus it's a cinch to make. Bring it to your next gathering or celebration. With its creamy pink frosting and shower of rainbow sprinkles, all atop fluffy, tender cake, it's a sure crowd pleaser.