Description
A delicious Valentine’s birthday cake that combines sweetness and delight for a special celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate flavor)
- 1 cup whipped cream
- Fresh strawberries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder (if using).
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting with whipped cream.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries and serve.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Valentine's birthday cake, sweet delight, homemade cake, celebration dessert