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Bake a Sweet Memory: Make This Valentine’s Cake Today!

Bake a Sweet Memory: Calendar Couple Valentine Cake Recipe!
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A delightful Valentine’s cake recipe perfect for celebrating love and creating sweet memories.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • Fresh strawberries (for decoration)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
  5. Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. For the frosting, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
  10. Once the cakes are cool, spread frosting between the layers and on top of the cake.
  11. Decorate with fresh strawberries.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of coffee to the batter.
  • This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

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