Description
Celebrate love with these beautifully decorated Valentine cakes that are sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 cups fondant
- 1 cup buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes completely before frosting.
- Cover cakes with buttercream, and layer with fondant for decoration.
- Add decorative elements like edible roses or hearts for a romantic touch.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- If you wish to add color to your fondant, knead in gel food coloring.
- Store cakes in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg