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Decorated Valentine Cakes

Decorated Valentine Cakes

Impress your loved ones with stunning Decorated Valentine Cakes featuring rich flavors and customizable decorations for Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups cake flour a lighter flour that produces a tender crumb
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar for perfect sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder essential for achieving delightful rise
  • 1 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened for creamier texture
  • 4 large eggs adds moisture
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract infuses warm flavor
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream makes buttercream fluffy
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted to avoid clumps
  • as needed gel food coloring adds vibrant hues for decorations
For Decorating
  • 1 cup additional heavy cream to adjust frosting consistency

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • spatula
  • baking pans
  • wire racks

Method
 

How to Make Decorated Valentine Cakes
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cake flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat your softened unsalted butter until creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the butter and egg mixture, alternating with the heavy cream.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between prepared round cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Allow cakes to cool in the pans for about ten minutes before moving them to wire racks.
  8. Once cooled, generously frost your cakes with the fluffy buttercream icing and add decorations.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Be sure to measure your ingredients accurately to avoid texture issues. Avoid overmixing the batter for the fluffiest results. Adjust heavy cream in frosting for desired consistency.

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