Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pink or red food coloring (optional for a romantic touch)
- Frosting of your choice (buttercream recommended)
- Additional toppings and decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and food coloring (if using).
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and smooth with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Level the layers if needed, then assemble the cake by frosting between layers and covering the outside with buttercream. Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use quality ingredients for best flavor.
- Ensure ingredients like butter and eggs are at room temperature.
- Avoid over-mixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Personalize the decoration for romantic effect.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Western
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10th of cake)
- Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg