Description
A delicious rectangular Valentine’s cake perfect for celebrating love.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup frosting
- Fresh strawberries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a rectangular baking pan.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and mix.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before frosting.
- Decorate with frosting and fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
- Use a serrated knife to level the cake if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: rectangle valentines cake, valentines dessert, love cake