Description
A delightful mini cake perfect for celebrating love, adorned with fresh berries and a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk or buttermilk
- Fresh berries for garnish
- Frosting of choice (cream cheese or buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 6-inch round cake pans.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and flavorings, mixing until just combined.
- Combine the dry and wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans and then transfer to a wire rack.
- Assemble by frosting between layers and on top, garnishing with fresh berries.
Notes
Feel free to personalize with different toppings or flavorings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: mini cake, Valentine's Day, dessert, heart cake, celebration