Description
Delicious and romantic cakes perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate cake)
- 1/2 cup strawberries (for decoration)
- 1/2 cup whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder.
- Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool, then decorate with whipped cream and strawberries.
Notes
- Use heart-shaped cake pans for a festive look.
- Feel free to add food coloring for a fun twist.
- 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: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: valentines cakes, romantic cakes, dessert for couples