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Valentine's Day Cake

A rich chocolate cake with whipped cream frosting and fresh strawberries, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 325
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Use high-quality cocoa for better flavor.
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs Bring to room temperature before mixing.
  • 1 cup whole milk Bring to room temperature before mixing.
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water This step is critical for enhancing moisture.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping.
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • Red food coloring Add to achieve desired color.
For Decoration
  • Fresh strawberries or other decorations Use to decorate as desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
  4. Stir in boiling water until smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. Beat the heavy cream with powdered sugar and red food coloring until stiff peaks form.
  2. Frost the cooled cakes with the whipped cream and decorate with fresh strawberries or other toppings as desired.

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.