Description
A romantic dessert perfect for Valentine’s Day, showcasing beautiful presentation and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until combined.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Frost the cooled cake and decorate with fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for better flavor.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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