Description
Indulge your senses this Valentine’s Day with a stunning cake that combines rich chocolate layers and luscious strawberry buttercream. This Valentine’s Day Cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also delivers on flavor, making it an ideal centerpiece for your celebrations. Whether you’re sharing it with a partner, friends, or family, its impressive presentation and delightful taste will make any occasion feel special. The simplicity of the recipe ensures that even beginner bakers can achieve professional results, making it the perfect choice for creating lasting memories with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot coffee
- 6 cups powdered sugar
- 4 sticks unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup strawberry preserves
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring (if desired)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round baking pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and hot coffee.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes completely before frosting them with strawberry buttercream made from butter, powdered sugar, strawberry preserves, salt, and vanilla.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg