Description
Indulge in the delightful Pink Valentine’s Day Love Cake, a visually stunning dessert that transforms any occasion into a celebration of love. With its beautiful layers of pink and white, this cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a sweet treat that tantalizes your taste buds. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any romantic gathering, each slice promises to evoke cherished memories and create new ones.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring gel
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with butter and line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed; then incorporate vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture while alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fold in red food coloring gel until you achieve your desired shade of pink.
- Divide batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg