Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for chocolate cake)
- Red food coloring (for red velvet cake)
- Frosting of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour your cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and cocoa powder (if using).
- Add butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- For red velvet, mix in red food coloring.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cakes cool before frosting.
Notes
- Use heart-shaped pans for a festive look.
- Decorate with fresh berries or chocolate shavings.
- Customize frosting flavors to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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