Simple Valentine’s Day Cake: Easy Recipe to Impress Loved Ones!
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A delightful and easy-to-make cake perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with your loved ones.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate version)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large 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 cocoa powder (if using).
- 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 cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a more festive touch, consider adding heart-shaped sprinkles on top.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Feel free to add a layer of frosting for extra sweetness.
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: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg