Valentine's Day Cake

Celebrate love this season with a delightful and easy-to-make Valentine's Day Cake featuring rich chocolate flavor and beautiful decorations.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 35

Total Time 55

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Cake, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Baking

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour Sift for a lighter cake texture.
1.5 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cake perfectly.
0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Adds rich chocolate flavor.
1.5 tsp baking powder Helps the cake rise.
1.5 tsp baking soda Works with baking powder for fluffiness.
1 tsp salt Enhances sweetness.
2 large eggs Binds the ingredients together.
1 cup milk Keeps the cake moist.
0.5 cups vegetable oil Adds tenderness.
2 tsp vanilla extract Provides a lovely flavor.
1 cup boiling water Makes the batter smooth and thin.
Red food coloring (optional) For a romantic pink color.

Frosting and Decoration

Buttercream frosting To create a delicious outer layer.
Fresh strawberries or chocolate For beautiful decoration.

Method

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
Carefully stir in boiling water (the batter will be thin).
If desired, add a few drops of red food coloring for a pink hue.
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.

Baking

Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on wire racks.

Frosting and Decoration

Frost with buttercream frosting and decorate with fresh strawberries or chocolate as desired.

Notes

Serve with whipped cream, fresh strawberries, or vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. Consider slicing the cake into heart shapes for a festive presentation.