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Ingredients
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- 2 cups (400 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 3/4 cups (219 grams) all-purpose flour
- 10 tablespoons (72 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons (14 grams) black cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs (room temperature) or chia eggs
- 1 cup (236 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (177 ml) boiling water
- 16 ounces (450 grams) cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 1/2 cups (300 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2/3 cup (74 grams) black cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Mix wet ingredients and stir until combined.
- Carefully add boiling water and mix.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 26-28 minutes.
- Allow cakes to cool, then prepare frosting.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, add vanilla and salt.
- Mix in black cocoa powder until combined.
- Assemble and frost the cake, shaping it into a heart.
- Refrigerate to set the frosting and decorate as desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Cool the cakes completely before frosting to avoid melting.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 60