Heart Cake
This Heart Cake is a rich chocolate dessert that's easy to make and perfect for any occasion, sure to impress your loved ones!
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water Adding hot water makes the cake extra moist.
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup butter Softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 0.5 cup cocoa powder
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two heart-shaped cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until the batter is smooth.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and cool completely on a wire rack.
Frosting
- To make the frosting, cream the butter in a bowl.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder, alternating with milk and adding vanilla until desired consistency is reached.
Assembly
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one cake layer, stack the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides.
- Decorate as desired and serve!
Notes
For tips, do not skip the boiling water step as it enhances moisture. Use dark cocoa powder for a richer flavor or add chocolate chips for extra texture. If short on time, store-bought frosting is a suitable substitute.