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Valentine's Day Cake

A splendid heart-shaped cake with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for expressing love and affection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 2 cups cake flour Soft and airy, providing the perfect base.
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Balances the flavors beautifully.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Ensures a fluffy rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness and flavor.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and creaminess.
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature Essential for binding the batter.
  • 1 cup whole milk Creates moisture for tender crumb.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Adds a warm, fragrant note.
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened For the luxurious frosting.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar Sweetens and stiffens the frosting.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy, then gradually add the granulated sugar until airy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
  5. Add the vanilla extract.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  2. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cooling and Frosting
  1. Allow cakes to cool in pans for about 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks.
  2. Once cool, frost with cream cheese icing.

Notes

For additional flavor, consider topping the cake with fresh fruits or tinting the frosting with food coloring.