Description
A rich and moist cake topped with fluffy whipped cream, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Fresh berries or chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix well until smooth.
- Carefully stir in boiling water until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans.
- While cooling, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread whipped cream on top, and place the second layer on top.
- Frost or garnish as desired with fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
- Serve and enjoy your romantic Valentine’s Day cake!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For longer storage, wrap tightly and freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Valentine's Day, cake, dessert, romantic, homemade