VALENTINE CAKES
These individual chocolate layer cakes are a sweet way to say "I love you" even when it's not Valentine's Day. Field editor Dixie Terry from Goreville, Illinois shared this recipe.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Add the water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Coat an 8-in. square baking dish with cooking spray and dust with flour; add butter. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, milk, butter and vanilla until smooth; set aside. Transfer cake to a work surface. Using a 3- to 3-1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter, gently cut out four heart-shaped cakes (set cake scraps aside for another use)., Place one heart on a serving plate; spread with some frosting. Top with a second cake; frost top and sides. Repeat with remaining cakes and frosting. Decorate with icing and candies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1013 calories, Fat 34g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 175g carbohydrate (127g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
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Ketty Anumege
[email protected]This cake was perfect for my Valentine's Day party! It was easy to make, and it looked and tasted amazing. My guests loved it!
Sweksha Subedi
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.
bryce Runyan
[email protected]This cake was a bit challenging to make, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for Valentine's Day.
sadiya Jewooth
[email protected]I made this cake for my boyfriend, and he was so surprised! He said it was the best Valentine's Day gift he's ever received.
Egbe Don Benson
[email protected]This cake was perfect for my Valentine's Day brunch! It was light and fluffy, and the frosting was just the right amount of sweetness.
MD RAIS UDDIN
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try making it again with a different type of flour next time.
Mdismailmir Mdismail
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make this cake without any problems. The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the cake turned out beautifully.
vivian Kintu
[email protected]This cake was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was definitely worth it. The end result was a stunning and delicious cake that was perfect for Valentine's Day.
Sherprinia Bonner
[email protected]I made this cake for my wife, and she was so happy! She said it was the best Valentine's Day cake she's ever had.
Sardar Farhad
[email protected]This cake was perfect for my Valentine's Day party! It was easy to make, and it looked and tasted amazing. My guests loved it!
Adrian Gapi
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try making it again with less sugar next time.
Emmanuel Lugard
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but this cake was amazing! The ganache was especially good. I'll definitely be making this again.
Prem Chy
[email protected]This cake was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The end result was a beautiful and delicious cake that was perfect for Valentine's Day.
Tierney McLaughlin
[email protected]I made this cake for my boyfriend, and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The instructions were easy to follow, and the cake turned out perfectly.
Al Jihad
[email protected]This cake was a huge hit with my family! The chocolate ganache was rich and decadent, and the cake itself was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again for Valentine's Day next year.