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valentines chocolate cake ideas

valentines chocolate cake ideas for a Love-Filled Dessert

Delicious chocolate cake ideas perfect for Valentine’s Day.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  5. Stir in boiling water until well combined.
  6. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow cakes to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans to cool completely.

Notes

  • This cake can be decorated with chocolate ganache or frosting.
  • Consider adding raspberries for a romantic touch.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • 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: 30g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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