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Heart Cake

A delightful heart-shaped chocolate cake that’s perfect for special occasions or just because. Rich in flavor and easy to make, it’s a showstopper that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing.
  • 1 cup milk Room temperature.
  • 0.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup boiling water Gradually stir in.
For the frosting
  • 1 cup butter Softened.
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 cups cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two heart-shaped cake pans.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add in eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  3. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them and cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting
  1. To make the frosting, cream the butter until fluffy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with the milk and adding vanilla until desired consistency is reached.
  3. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost one layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides as desired.

Notes

Let butter sit out until really soft for frosting. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days or freeze for up to a month.