Description
Delicious cake ideas for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Frosting of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- If desired, add red food coloring for a festive touch.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use heart-shaped cake pans for added effect.
- Decorate with fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
- Consider using cream cheese frosting for a tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: valentines day cakes ideas