Description
Valentine Marble Heart Cake is an enchanting dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate and creamy vanilla flavors, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine’s Day. This heart-shaped cake boasts a moist texture and stunning marbled appearance, making it an unforgettable centerpiece for any romantic occasion. Whether surprising a loved one or indulging yourself, each slice promises sweetness and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ? tsp salt
- ? cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ? cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ? cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a heart-shaped baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls; mix cocoa powder into one.
- Alternate dollops of both batters in the prepared pan and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (77g)
- Calories: 269
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 169mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 56mg