Valentine’s Day Cake
A rich and fluffy chocolate cake decorated with fresh berries and buttercream, perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations.
Ingrédients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Decoration Ingredients
- 1 batch buttercream frosting for decoration
- 1 cup fresh berries for topping
- chocolates or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Measure and prepare all cake ingredients.
Mixing the Batter
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture on medium speed for about 2 minutes until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared cake pans and tap gently to remove bubbles.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cooling and Decorating
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Spread buttercream frosting on the first layer before adding the second and then frost the top and sides.
- Top with fresh berries and sprinkle chocolates or sprinkles as desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Feel free to customize with different decorations or frosting flavors.