Cake Valentine's Day
This delightful and easy-to-make Cake Valentine's Day is the perfect sweet treat to show love and appreciation, making it a wonderful way to reconnect with special people in your life.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 cup milk at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup strawberries, chopped fresh
Topping
- 1 cup whipped cream for frosting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting with whipped cream.
Notes
Consider serving on a decorative cake stand and garnish with additional fresh strawberries or heart-shaped decorations for extra charm. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or refrigerate for up to a week. Allow to come to room temperature before serving.