Description
A delightful baking recipe perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use heart-shaped pans for a festive touch.
- Decorate with icing or sprinkles for Valentine’s Day.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: baking valentines, Valentine's Day dessert, chocolate cake