Description
- This moist red velvet valentine cake is filled with a sweet cream cheese frosting and topped with soft pink swirls. Perfect for romantic dinners, Galentine’s parties, or baking with kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinega
- **Cream Cheese Frosting:**
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pink food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 6-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir until just combined.
- Divide batter evenly between pans and bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy.
- Add pink coloring if desired.
- Frost cooled cake and decorate with heart sprinkles, berries, or chocolate drizzle.
Notes
- Cake layers can be made 1–2 days in advance.
- Store frosted cake in fridge, but let come to room temperature before serving.
- Add fresh strawberries or a chocolate drip for a romantic finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg