Description

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to showcase your love with a homemade cake that speaks volumes. Imagine delighting your partner with a rich, velvety chocolate or vibrant red velvet cake, adorned with luscious buttercream frosting. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that even beginner bakers can create a stunning dessert that will steal the show at your romantic dinner or cozy date night at home.

Ingredients

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1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup cocoa powder
1 ½ tsp baking powder
2 large eggs (room temperature)
½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 cup whole milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring (for red velvet – optional)
½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar.
In another bowl, cream softened butter until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk and vanilla until smooth.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture; stir gently without overmixing.
Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
For frosting, beat softened butter until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla while mixing until creamy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
Calories: 330
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 220mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg