HEART CAKE

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Perfect for a Valentine's or anniversary party, this lovely dessert requires just a half hour of preparation time and serves 12.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 box (1 lb 2.25 oz) white cake mix with pudding
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
1 can (1 lb) creamy vanilla ready-to-spread frosting
1 tablespoon Betty Crocker™ Decor Selects candy sprinkles, nonpareils or colored sugars
1/3 cup round candy-coated chocolate candies, if desired
1/2 cup small conversation heart candies

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 8-inch round cake pan and 8-inch square pan with cooking spray or grease with shortening. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour 2 cups batter into round pan and remaining batter into square pan.
Bake 27 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans; place on wire racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
Cut round cake in half. On serving tray or large platter, arrange square cake and round cake halves into heart shape (see diagram); attach cakes with small amount of frosting. Spread frosting on sides and top of cake. Arrange chocolate candies around top edge of cake. About 2 inches inside chocolate candies, arrange cinnamon candies in heart shape.
Place 3-inch heart-shaped open cookie cutter in center of cake. Pour candy decors evenly inside cookie cutter; remove cookie cutter from cake. Arrange conversation heart candies and chocolate candies around smaller heart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 52 g, TransFat 1 g

Nansubuga Monica

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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.

A Knox

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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was creamy and sweet. I would definitely make it again.

Portland Mccloud

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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't rise properly. It was still tasty, but it didn't look very good.

Gillian Clark

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This cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.

Holly Rumsey

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I've been making this cake for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any celebration.

Taqavion Demarcus

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I'm a professional baker, and I have to say that this is one of the best heart-shaped cake recipes I've ever tried. It's easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.

MD AKRAM HOSSAIN

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This cake is absolutely delicious! The chocolate cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is light and fluffy.

Nadia Ferdous

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I was really disappointed with this recipe. The cake was bland and the frosting was too sweet. I wouldn't recommend it.

Raheem Ali

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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out anything like the picture. I'm not sure what went wrong.

Mustafa Dubai

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This cake was a disaster! The frosting was too runny, and the cake itself was dry and crumbly.

Lil savy4ever

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I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.

Aleaya Gore

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I made this cake for my wife's birthday, and she loved it! She said it was the best cake she's ever had.

madison robinson

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The frosting was a little too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself was delicious.

Mana Clara Qebane

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The cake turned out beautifully! I was a little worried about getting the heart shape right, but it came out perfect. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.

Rana AliSher

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I'm not much of a baker, but this cake was surprisingly easy to make. The instructions were clear and concise, and I didn't have any problems following them.