Description
A visually striking black and red heart cake perfect for special occasions. This cake combines rich flavors with a bold design.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Red food coloring
- Black food coloring
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Divide batter into two equal parts. Mix red food coloring into one part and black into the other.
- Pour red batter into one pan and black into the other. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely.
- For frosting, beat powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stack cakes, placing the red layer on top of the black layer. Frost the entire cake.
- Use a heart-shaped stencil to decorate the top with contrasting colors.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- For a smoother finish, crumb coat the cake first.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: black and red heart cake, valentine cake, themed cake, chocolate cake