Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
cake valentines day

Cake Valentine’s Day: 7 Reasons to Bake Your Heart Out


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious cake perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup strawberry puree

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cocoa powder.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  7. Fold in strawberry puree.
  8. Pour batter into greased cake pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  10. Let cool before frosting.

Notes

  • Use fresh strawberries for the puree.
  • Decorate with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
  • 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: 250
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: cake, Valentine's Day, dessert, sweet