Valentine's Day Cake
A buttery-soft cake is paired with tangy cream cheese frosting and decorated with fresh strawberries, making it a delightful treat for any celebration.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Use real butter for best results.
- 1 cup milk Whole milk is recommended for tenderness.
- 3 large eggs Use room temperature eggs.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring Add to achieve desired color.
For frosting and decoration
- Cream cheese frosting
- Fresh strawberries (for decoration) Use small and whole berries for presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth and pale, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, and then mix in the vanilla extract until glossy.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk until just combined. Take care not to overmix.
- Add red food coloring to the batter until the desired color is achieved.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting and Serving
- Once cakes are completely cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting and decorate with fresh strawberries.
- Chill for 15 minutes if the frosting needs to set, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
For better texture, use room temperature eggs and butter. If the frosting feels too soft, chill the cake briefly before final coating.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
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