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Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups (187 g) all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 2 tbsp (10 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 7 tbsp (98 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated white sugar
- 2 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup (158 ml) buttermilk, at room temperature
- 2 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 cup (224 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature (for frosting)
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, cold
- 2 cups (260 g) powdered sugar
- Red food coloring (for decorative pink icing)
- Valentine's Day sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients and buttermilk.
- Fold in red gel food coloring.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 26-29 minutes.
- Cool cakes before frosting.
- Beat butter, then add cream cheese for frosting.
- Add powdered sugar gradually while mixing.
- Level cakes, assemble into heart shape, and frost.
- Chill and add decorative touches.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Avoid overmixing the batter for a tender crumb.
Chill frosting briefly if it becomes too soft during piping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg