Description
There’s nothing like a homemade treat to make Valentine’s Day extra special, and my Easy Valentine’s Day Cake is just the ticket! This delicious and simple cake is perfect for sharing with your loved ones, creating a moment to cherish over every single slice. Decorate it to your heart’s content and watch as it brings smiles and sweetness to your celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1box of your favorite vanilla or red velvet cake mix
- Ingredients required by the cake mix (typically water, oil, and eggs)
- 1 teaspoonof vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- For the frosting:1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened2 cupspowdered sugar1 teaspoonvanilla extract2 tablespoonsmilkOptional pink or red food coloring
- 1/2 cupunsalted butter, softened
- 2 cupspowdered sugar
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 2 tablespoonsmilk
- Optional pink or red food coloring
- Decorations (optional):Heart-shaped sprinklesFresh strawberries or raspberries
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
- Fresh strawberries or raspberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat yourovenas per the cake mix instructions. Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- Mix the cake ingredients in a large bowl according to the package instructions. Add vanilla extract and red food coloring to achieve the desired color.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake as directed. Once baked, let it cool on awire rack.
- Make the Frosting: Whip the butter, gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth. Adjust color with food coloring if used.
- Decorate: Frost the cooled cake and add sprinkles and berries for a festive touch.
Notes
For a perfect cake, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature. To make the cake a day ahead, simply wrap it up and frost before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: .350
- Sugar: 25
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Protein: 3