Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Day Cake You’ll Love to Bake!
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A delightful heart-shaped cake perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day with your loved ones.
- Author: Emily
- Prep Time: 20 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 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Red food coloring (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy, then gradually add the powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and red food coloring if desired, and mix until well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top and sides with the prepared frosting.
- Decorate with sprinkles or chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg