VALENTINE CAKES

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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

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1-1/3 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorating icing and confetti candies

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.

md Kulsum
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This cake is amazing! The chocolate flavor is perfect - not too sweet and not too bitter. And the frosting is light and fluffy.


Amrit Sonam
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This cake is a must-try for any special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests. I highly recommend it!


Felecia Brown
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This cake is perfect for any chocolate lover. It's rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolatey. I made it for my Valentine and he was in heaven.


Sayyed Dev
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I made this cake for my husband for Valentine's Day and he loved it! He said it was the best chocolate cake he's ever had. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was rich and creamy.


Gennady Medvedkin
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This cake was a hit at my Valentine's Day party! Everyone loved the rich chocolate flavor and the creamy frosting. The cake was also very easy to make, which is a bonus.


MD Kanchon
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This cake is absolutely delicious! I made it for my Valentine's Day party and it was a huge hit. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Tou hid
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I was a bit hesitant to try this cake because I'm not a big fan of chocolate. But I'm so glad I did! This cake is amazing. The chocolate flavor is perfect - not too sweet and not too bitter. And the frosting is light and fluffy.


Akosua Eunice
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This is the best chocolate cake I've ever eaten. It's so moist and rich, and the frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Khawar Shahzada
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This cake is a work of art! I'm a professional baker and I was so impressed with the presentation of this cake. The flavors were also amazing. I highly recommend this cake for any special occasion.


nicko windeth
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the versatility of this cake - you can dress it up or down depending on the occasion.


Lemon mondol
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This was the best Valentine's Day cake I've ever had. The chocolate and raspberry flavors were perfect together, and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Nkiru Joy
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This cake is perfect for any special occasion. It's beautiful, delicious, and sure to impress your guests. I highly recommend it!


Keshar Chand
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This cake is a must-try for any chocolate lover! It's rich, decadent, and oh-so-chocolatey. I made it for my Valentine and he was in heaven.


Amila Dissanayake
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I'm not a big baker, but I decided to give this cake a try for Valentine's Day. I'm so glad I did! The cake was easy to make and it turned out amazing. My boyfriend loved it!


Destiny Chantal
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This cake is absolutely beautiful! I made it for my wife for Valentine's Day and she was so impressed. The cake was delicious and the presentation was stunning.


Segun opeyemi
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I made this cake for my husband for Valentine's Day and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. The instructions were easy to follow and the cake turned out perfect.


Sajjad Razzaq
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This cake was a huge hit at our Valentine's Day party! It was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.