Easy Valentine’s Day Cake

The tradition of giving heart-shaped cakes on Valentine’s Day dates back to the Middle Ages when it was believed that the heart was the center of human emotions and affection.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Easy Valentine’s Day Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Red food coloring
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 cup Whipped cream
• 1 cup Fresh strawberries

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
5. Stir in the red food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once the cake has cooled, dust it with powdered sugar.
10. Serve slices of the cake with a dollop of whipped cream and fresh strawberries on top.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 52g18%

Sugars 38g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.