Irresistible Valentine's Day Lunchbox Cake
Surprise your loved ones with this delightful Valentine’s Day Lunchbox Cake. Soft, fluffy cake layers filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with light whipped cream make this charming dessert perfect for sharing sweet moments on Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric Mixer
- Cake Pans
- Spatula
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Filling & Topping
- 1 cup strawberry jam
- 1 cup heavy cream whipped
- fresh strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your cake pans.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely on a wire rack.
- Spread strawberry jam between cake layers.
- Frost the top and sides with whipped cream.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries, slice, and serve.
Notes
This cake can be prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For variations, try raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries, or add lemon zest to the batter for a fresh twist.