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valentines day chocolate heart cake

Valentines Day Chocolate Heart Cake: 7 Sweet Moments Await

A rich and moist chocolate heart cake perfect for Valentine’s Day.

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

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup 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 heart-shaped cake pans.
  3. In a large bowl, mix flour, cocoa, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients.
  5. Mix until smooth, then stir in boiling water.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pans.
  9. Frost with chocolate icing once completely cooled.

Notes

  • Use high-quality cocoa for better flavor.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • Decorate with fresh strawberries or raspberries for a special touch.
  • 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: 40g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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