Description
A visually appealing cake perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring layers of moist sponge, rich cream, and decorative toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups whipped cream
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
- Edible flowers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely. Spread whipped cream between layers and on top.
- Decorate with strawberries, chocolate shavings, and edible flowers.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing.
- Chill the cake before serving for easier slicing.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar if preferred.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day cake, aesthetic dessert, romantic cake, homemade torta