Mini Valentine’s Day Cake: Delightful Treats for Love!
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A delightful mini cake perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with your loved ones.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream for topping
- Fresh strawberries for garnish
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- If desired, add red food coloring to achieve a pink hue.
- Pour the batter into the prepared mini cake pans.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before removing from pans.
- Top with whipped cream and garnish with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding cocoa powder for a chocolate version.
- These mini cakes can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to decorate with sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg