Description
A delightful cake perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Slowly stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into greased cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, whip the heavy cream and gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to make the frosting.
- Once the cakes are cool, frost them with the whipped cream frosting.
- If desired, add red food coloring to the frosting for a romantic touch.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- For a richer flavor, let the cake sit overnight before serving.
- Decorate with fresh berries or chocolate shavings for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg