16 Valentines Day Cake Recipe Prepare To Be Amazed!

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup hot coffee

For the frosting:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 9-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.

Start by preheating your oven and preparing your cake pans. Grease them with butter and line them with parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking.

2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

In a separate bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Make sure to sift the cocoa powder to avoid any lumps in the cake batter.

3. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Using an electric mixer, beat together the sugar, oil, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth. This will be the base for your cake batter.

4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Then, alternate adding buttermilk and dry ingredients until everything is well combined. This will ensure a perfectly moist and fluffy cake.

5. Stir in the hot coffee.

Stir in the hot coffee to the cake batter. This may seem like an unusual ingredient, but it helps bring out the rich chocolate flavor in the cake.

6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans, making sure to divide it evenly between the two pans. This will ensure that your cake layers are the same size and will bake evenly.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Place the cake pans in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. This is the best way to test if your cake is fully baked.

8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Once the cakes are fully baked, allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will prevent the cakes from sticking to the pans.

9. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating together the butter, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and salt until light and fluffy.

Using an electric mixer, beat together all of the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Make sure to sift the cocoa powder to avoid any lumps in the frosting.

10. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one cake layer on a cake stand or plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.

Place one of the cooled cake layers on a cake stand or plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. This will act as the filling for your cake.

11. Add the second cake layer on top and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake.

Carefully place the second cake layer on top of the frosted layer and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake. Use a spatula to create a smooth and even layer of frosting.

12. Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings.

To add a romantic touch to your Valentine's Day cake, decorate it with fresh strawberries and chocolate shavings. This will not only make the cake look beautiful, but also add a burst of flavor.

13. Serve and enjoy your delicious Valentine's Day cake!

Your Valentine's Day cake is now ready to be served and enjoyed with your loved ones. Slice into it and savor every bite of the rich and decadent chocolate cake with a hint of tangy strawberries. Happy Valentine's Day!