Description
A delicious cake perfect for celebrating love and affection on Valentine’s Day, combining rich flavors and beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust them with flour to prevent sticking.
- In a medium bowl, blend the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and the milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, consider folding in berries or nuts, or add mint extract for a refreshing twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg