Valentine's Day Cake
A delightful chocolate cake that symbolizes love and affection, perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day.
Equipment
- 9-inch round cake pans
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- whisk
- Spatula
- toothpick
- wire rack
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3.5 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together.
- Add the wet ingredients: eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in boiling water.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, mixing until fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla extract and milk until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Frost the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries, chocolate shavings, or heart-shaped candies as desired.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.