Heart Flower Valentine Love Cake: A Sweet Surprise!
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A delightful and romantic cake perfect for Valentine’s Day, shaped like a heart and adorned with beautiful flower decorations.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- Red and pink food coloring
- Buttercream frosting
- Edible flowers for decoration
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two heart-shaped cake pans.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls and add red food coloring to one and pink to the other.
- Pour the batters into the prepared pans and swirl them together for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- Frost the cakes with buttercream and decorate with edible flowers.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- For a richer flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Feel free to customize the decoration with your favorite flowers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg