Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to express your love through sweet treats. What better way to celebrate than by baking a heartwarming cake for your special someone? This delightful cake combines simplicity with love, making it an ideal choice for the day of romance.
Easy Valentine’s Day Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups white sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square pan and an 8-inch round pan.
Make the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and softened butter until creamy and smooth.
Mix in the beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
Stir in the baking powder and baking soda until just combined.
Gradually add 1 cup of flour, mixing until combined, then mix in 2/3 cup of milk until well blended.
Continue alternating between adding flour and milk until all ingredients are used, and the batter is smooth.
Bake the Cakes:
Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean (approximately 30 to 40 minutes).
Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans for at least 2 hours.
Prepare the Icing:
Beat together 4 cups of confectioners’ sugar, 1 cup of softened butter, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract until fluffy and smooth.
Assemble the Heart-Shaped Cake:
Remove the cakes from the pans.
Place the square cake on a work surface so that it resembles a diamond shape.
Cut the round cake in half and position one half adjacent to the top left side of the diamond and the other half adjacent to the top right side, creating a heart shape.
Spread the icing generously over the assembled cake.
This easy Valentine’s cake recipe with its double-layer heart shape covered in homemade vanilla icing is sure to impress your loved one. Share a slice of love this Valentine’s Day!
