Celebrate love and sweetness with our dreamy Valentine’s Day Cake! This enchanting dessert is the perfect centerpiece for your romantic dinner or a charming surprise for someone special. With layers of moist cake, luscious frosting, and delightful decorations, this cake is designed to impress and delight the heart. Whether you’re sharing it with a significant other, friends, or family, it’s a wonderful way to express your affection and create lasting memories. Let’s dive into this delightful recipe and whip up a cake that’s not only beautiful but also bursting with flavor—because love is always worth celebrating!
Here’s a fun and straightforward Valentine’s Day recipe that you can make with minimal effort:
Ingredients
For the Cake:
Cream Together:
- 1/2 cup Crisco (shortening)
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
Add:
- 2 eggs (beat well)
Sift Together (3 times):
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Fold In:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda dissolved in 1 tablespoon vinegar (do this quickly)
For Baking:
- 2 (9-inch) layer pans (greased and floured)
For the Filling and Icing:
Cook on Low Flame to Pudding Stage:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup flour
- Dash of salt
Cream Together:
- 1/2 cup Crisco (shortening)
- 1 stick margarine (1/2 cup)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the Crisco and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and beat well.
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt three times.
- Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
- Fold in the baking soda that has been dissolved in vinegar quickly.
- Divide the batter evenly between the greased and floured 9-inch layer pans.
Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Filling and Icing:
- Combine the milk, flour, and a dash of salt in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens to a pudding consistency.
- In a separate bowl, cream the Crisco, margarine, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the pudding has cooled slightly, add it to the creamed mixture and beat well until combined.
Assemble the Cake:
- Spread the filling between the layers of the cooled cake and on the top and sides.
- Optionally, sprinkle with coconut for added texture and flavor.
This treat is easy to make, a fun activity for kids, and a delightful treat for your Valentine’s Day celebration! Enjoy!
