Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red food coloring
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Add milk and vanilla extract, mix thoroughly.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet mixture, combine well.
- Divide batter into prepared pans, add red food coloring to one.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before decorating with heart-shaped sprinkles.
Notes
- Use different colors for a layered effect.
- Consider using fondant for decoration.
- Experiment with flavors like strawberry or raspberry.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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: 50mg
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