Valentines friday

Sunday is Valentines day, so you still have some time to get your treats done.
I hope you have enjoyed my little valentines week here at Sweet Paul and that you feel all warm and romantic.
I wish you all a great valentines day, may all your dreams come true.

I leave you all with a great valentines cake.

Raspberry and almond cake
Make 1 large cake

1 stick butter
1 cup light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cups almonds
1 cup raspberries

Preheat oven to 325F, 180C.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time. Make sure to mix well between each egg.
Add vanilla, flour, baking powder and cinnamon.
Stir until you have a smooth batter.
Pour into a well greased cake tin.
Sprinkle with almonds and raspberries.
Bake until golden brown, about 60 minutes.
Cool on a wire rack.
Cut into hearts or squares and serve with creme fraiche.
Photo by Frances janisch

Comments

[Nina]

pretty

[Jamie]

pretty and i actually have everything needed to make this! wow, really that never happens!

[Linda]

Mmmm that one Im going to do for my boyfriend tomorrow on valentines day,
Thank you Paul!

[Princesseneige]

So beautiful, beautiful blog! You'll be my favourite!

[Alva]

That photograph is divine! Almost makes it look too pretty to eat! Love your blog!!! Just added you to my roll sweetness!

[alexis]

mmm I am sure this would taste lovely with the delicately floral and nutty orchid oolong tea. I can't wait to make some. Thanks for sharing!

[El]

This cake is lovely. So glad I found your blog!

[Marilou]

do we use fresh raspberries or frozen?

[Jennifer Hazard]

Lovely. My family and I make a chocolate fudge pie with raspberries in the shape of a heat. The pie is decadent... and delicious!

[Mktngmvn]

There is nothing like a gift from the heart on VDay