Valentine’s Day Cake

Name: Valentine’s Day Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Butter, (for greasing); 1 3/4 cups (225 grams) all-purpose flour, (plus more for pans); 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar; 3/4 cups (64 grams) unsweetened natural cocoa powder; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk, (at room temperature ); 1/2 cup fresh vegetable oil; 2 large eggs, (at cool room temperature); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup freshly brewed hot coffee; 6 cups (750 grams) powdered sugar, (sifted); 4 sticks (452 grams) unsalted butter, (at room temperature); 2/3 cup seedless strawberry preserves; 1/2 teaspoon fine salt; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; Red gel food coloring, (if desired); Chocolate-Covered Strawberries,

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:40min

This impressive Valentine's Day Cake features rich, moist chocolate cake and an easy strawberry buttercream. It looks like something from a gourmet bakery, but it's surprisingly easy to make! Step-by-step video below.

Updated at: Sun, 22 Jun 2025 00:19:46 GMT