Charming Snoopy Valentine’s Cake
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120ml) milk
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch sheet pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Mix dry ingredients and alternate with milk until smooth.
- Pour into pan and bake for 28–32 mins. Cool completely before decorating.
❤️ Buttercream Frosting
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Red and black gel food coloring
Instructions:
- Beat butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar.
- Add milk to reach desired consistency.
- Tint small portions red and black for decorating. Leave the rest white.
🐶 Decorating: Snoopy + Hearts Theme
🎨 Option 1: Easy Transfer (No Drawing Skill Needed)
- Print or trace a Snoopy Valentine image (Snoopy hugging a heart or lying on a big red heart).
- Place wax paper over it and pipe over the design with black piping gel or melted chocolate.
- Chill until firm. Flip carefully onto the frosted cake and fill with colored buttercream.
🎨 Option 2: Fondant Cutout
- Use black and white fondant to shape Snoopy’s body, ears, and arms.
- Add a red fondant heart.
- Place carefully on a white-frosted cake.
✨ Final Touches
- Pipe mini hearts around the edges using red buttercream or fondant hearts.
- Add the message: “Be Mine”, “Snoopy Loves You”, or “Happy Valentine’s Day!”
- Optional: Sprinkle with edible glitter or crushed heart sprinkles.
💡 Tips:
- Use a heart-shaped pan for an extra Valentine’s effect.
- Add strawberry jam or chocolate ganache between cake layers for a surprise filling.
- Store decorated cake in a cool place (not fridge if using fondant).
