Description

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to impress your loved ones with a stunning Valentine’s Heart Cake featuring a delightful surprise inside. This red velvet cake, adorned with creamy frosting and vibrant heart-shaped surprises, transforms dessert into an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re celebrating love or simply indulging in self-care, this cake promises to be a highlight of any gathering.

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs (room temperature)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
2 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two heart-shaped baking pans.
In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, beat sugar and oil until fluffy. Add eggs, followed by buttermilk, food coloring, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
Combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently to avoid overmixing.
Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes; let cool before transferring to wire racks.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and heavy cream until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar until light and airy.
Assemble the cake by layering with frosting between cakes and covering the outside.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
Calories: 385
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 210mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 55mg