Description
A delicious and festive Valentine’s Day themed birthday cake perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Pink and red food coloring (for decoration)
- 1 batch of buttercream frosting
- Valentine’s themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water (batter will be thin). Pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Divide buttercream into portions and tint with pink and red food coloring.
- Frost the cake and decorate with Valentine’s sprinkles.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: valentine birthday cake, themed cake, chocolate cake