Description
A simple yet elegant cake perfect for sharing love and creating sweet memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Fresh berries for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Stir gently until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
- Dust with powdered sugar or add a layer of buttercream and fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with citrus zest or alternative milk. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: valentine's cake, minimalist cake, dessert, romantic recipe, baking