How to Make Easy Valentine's Day Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to show your loved ones how much you care, and what better way to do so than with a homemade Valentine's Day cake? Whether you're celebrating with your significant other, friends, or family, this Easy Valentine's Day Cake is the perfect sweet treat to enjoy together. With its simple and straightforward recipe, even beginner bakers can create a delicious and festive dessert that is sure to impress. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to spread some...

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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
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan and an 8-inch round pan.
  • Make the cake: Beat sugar and butter in a bowl with an electric mixer until creamy and smooth. Mix in eggs, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir in baking powder and baking soda until just combined.
  • Stir in 1 cup flour until just combined, then mix in 2/3 cup milk until well combined. Continue adding 1 cup flour and 2/3 cup milk, alternating until all flour and milk are used and batter is smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool cakes completely before removing from pans, at least 2 hours.
  • Make the icing: Beat confectioners' sugar, butter, and vanilla in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy and smooth.
  • Remove cakes from the pans. Place the square cake onto a work surface so it resembles a diamond. Cut the round cake in half; place one half adjacent to the top left side of the diamond and the other half adjacent to the top right side, creating a heart-shaped cake. Spread icing over the assembled cake.
  • Nutrition

    546 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 110mg
    • Sodium: 334mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 76g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 57g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 98mg