Description
A delightful recipe for a sweet celebration, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food coloring.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a heart-shaped cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before applying frosting to prevent melting.
- Decorate with cream cheese frosting and heart-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Valentine’s Heart Red Velvet Cake