Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors as you embark on a culinary adventure to create the perfect chocolate heart cake. This exquisitely rich and decadent treat will captivate your senses with its velvety texture, luscious chocolate ganache, and the captivating allure of a heart-shaped design. Let your taste buds dance with delight as you discover the secrets behind crafting this masterpiece, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dessert that will steal hearts and leave an unforgettable impression.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HEART-SHAPED CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CAKE
The easiest (and most delicious) way to say I love you this Valentine's Day!
Provided by Stephanie Wise
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F for shiny metal pan or 325°F for dark, nonstick or glass pan. Grease and flour bottoms and sides of 2 heart-shaped pans (or two 9-inch round cake pans or three 8-inch round cake pans).
- Prepare cake ingredients as directed on cake mix box. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake 25 to 35 minutes until toothpick inserted in center of cakes comes out clean. Cool cakes 10 minutes in pans, then carefully remove from pans and cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, blend strawberries and lemon juice until fully pureed. Pour puree into small saucepan. Bring mixture to simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, 10 to 15 minutes until mixture reduces to about 1/4 to ? cup. Cool completely to room temperature.
- In large bowl or bowl of stand mixer, beat butter and strawberry mixture 1 to 2 minutes on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in powdered sugar on medium speed 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until mixture is smooth. Add milk and vanilla; stir to combine. Increase speed to high and beat 1 minute more until frosting is creamy and fluffy.
- Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Frost top with generous amount of frosting. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides with remaining frosting. Decorate with chocolate-covered strawberries, if desired. Store leftovers tightly covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- *To make chocolate-covered strawberries, melt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Dip strawberries halfway into chocolate mixture, then transfer to wax paper or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Chill in refrigerator 30 minutes to set.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CHOCOLATE HEART CAKE
Showing your love for Valentine's Day is sweet and easy when you have cake mix, frosting and a heart-shaped foil pan.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray bottoms only of foil pans. Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour into pans.
- Bake 26 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Spread frosting over cakes. Decorate with candies. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
HEART SHAPED CHOCOLATE & CHERRIES & CREAM CAKE
Every year I pick a cake to make for Valentine's Day, this one is from Taste Of Home and is beautiful. Cake is baked in two 9 inch heart shaped pans, I found them in regular pans and disposable tin pans. My cake took longer to cook about 30 minutes. Also this is a very sweet cake. I used two cans of cherry pie filling (not all of both) and for the topping on top I tried to just get the cherries with just a little of the juice.
Provided by Pumpkie
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Combine the flour, cocoa and baking soda.
- Add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk.
- Then beat in water and oil until smooth.
- Pour into two greased and floured 9 inch heart shaped baking pans.
- You can also line the pans with parchment paper and grease and flour that as well.
- Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until cake tester inserted near center of cakes comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in cream and extract.
- Place one cake on serving dish; spread with half of cream cheese mixture.
- Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
- Top with 1 cup pie filling and second cake; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture.
- Make a heart shape indentation in center of cake (can use a knife to trace a heart shape); fill with remaining pie filling.
- Refrigerate until serving.
CHOCOLATE HEART CAKE
Showing your love for Valentine's Day is sweet and easy when you have cake mix, frosting and a heart-shaped foil pan.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Grease or spray bottoms only of foil pans. Make cake batter as directed on box. Pour into pans.
- Bake 26 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Spread frosting over cakes. Decorate with candies. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 25 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly affect the taste of your cake. Use the best chocolate, butter, and flour that you can find.
- Follow the recipe carefully: Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients unless you know what you're doing. Baking is a science, and if you change the recipe, you may not get the results you want.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.
- Be creative with your decorations: You can use anything from sprinkles to fresh berries to decorate your cake. Get creative and have fun!
Conclusion:
Chocolate heart cake is a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give chocolate heart cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love