Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
- 1 cup cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Mix in red food coloring to achieve desired color.
- Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Store the cake in a cool place.
- Use a heart-shaped cake pan for a festive look.
- Decorate with fresh strawberries for added appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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