Description
A beautiful three-tier cake perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 2 cups frosting of choice
- Red food coloring
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour three round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Divide the batter into three pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Stack the layers, adding frosting between each tier.
- Decorate with red food coloring and sprinkles.
Notes
- Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting.
- Use a leveler for even layers.
- Customize frosting flavor as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: 3 tier valentines cake