CLASSIC RED VELVET HEART CAKES

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For a perfect dessert recipe for any romance dinner, try these cakes. It will be very impressive to your guests and also tastes wonderful.-Hershey Food Corporation, Cheryl Reitz, Hershey, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons red food coloring
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 can (16 ounces) vanilla frosting
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine milk and food coloring; set aside. Combine flour, cocoa and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk mixture. Mix well. Stir in baking soda and vinegar. Pour into a greased and floured 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until cake test done. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares or mark top of cake with a 3-in. heart-shaped cardboard template or cookie cutter and cut with a knife. Frost with vanilla frosting. Sprinkle with chocolate chips if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Kamal Nepali
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These cakes are delicious! I love the moist texture and the rich flavor of the red velvet. The frosting is also perfect, not too sweet and not too bland. I will definitely be making these again.


Favour Amara
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These cakes are perfect for any special occasion. I've made them for Valentine's Day, birthdays, and even just because. They're always a hit.


Hilia Hango
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I made these cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! The cakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


jobe avalos
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These cakes are gorgeous! I made them for my husband's birthday and he loved them. The cakes were light and fluffy, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kirsten Cupido
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I'm not a huge fan of red velvet cake, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The cakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.


Alberto Duran
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These cakes are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. I love that they're heart-shaped, it makes them perfect for Valentine's Day or any other special occasion.


Darlington Nkwerem
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I made these cakes for my daughter's birthday and they were a huge success. She and her friends loved them. The cakes were moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


M Jafar
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Wow! These cakes are beautiful and delicious. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. My family loved them.


Selim Mia
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I've tried many red velvet cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The cakes are incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves red velvet cake.


Lily Par
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These red velvet heart cakes are absolutely stunning! I made them for Valentine's Day and they were a huge hit. They're so moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making these again for future spe