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Red and White Valentine’s Day Cake with Mini Hearts shines bright!

Red and White Valentine’s Day Cake with Mini Hearts

A delightful Red and White Valentine’s Day Cake adorned with mini hearts, perfect for celebrating love.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring
  • White frosting
  • Mini heart sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter into two bowls. Color one bowl with red food coloring.
  8. Pour the red batter into one cake pan and the white batter into another.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  11. Layer the cakes with white frosting in between and cover the top and sides with frosting.
  12. Decorate with mini heart sprinkles.

Notes

  • Ensure the cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
  • Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant red.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.

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