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valentines day heart cake

valentines day heart cake: 5 Ways to Make It Unforgettable

A delicious heart-shaped cake perfect for Valentine’s Day.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 1 heart-shaped cake 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • Red food coloring (optional)
  • Fresh strawberries for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
  3. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  5. Slowly stir in boiling water until well combined.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Whip the cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  10. Frost the cooled cake with whipped cream and decorate with strawberries.

Notes

  • Use food coloring for a more festive look.
  • Ensure the cake is completely cooled before frosting.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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