Description
A visually stunning cake perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
- Buttercream frosting
- Fresh strawberries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and buttermilk.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Add red food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Spread buttercream frosting between the layers and on top.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant color.
- Chill the cake before decorating for easier handling.
- Customize decorations to fit your theme.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: valentines cake aesthetic