Description
Indulge in the ultimate Valentine’s Day treat with this heart-shaped chocolate cake, a perfect blend of moist layers and luscious red frosting. This delightful dessert is not just visually stunning but also rich in flavor, making it a heartfelt expression of love. Surprise your special someone with this easy-to-make cake and create unforgettable memories together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- Red food coloring (to achieve desired hue)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two heart-shaped baking pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures until just blended; pour into prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks; frost with red icing once cool.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg