Valentine’s Sheet Cake: A Sweet Delight for Lovers!
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A delightful and festive sheet cake perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with loved ones.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup frosting (cream cheese or buttercream)
- Sprinkles for decoration
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet 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, whisk together 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 pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and decorate with sprinkles.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- Feel free to customize the frosting flavor to your liking.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg