Love is in the air, and there's no better way to express your affection than baking a delicious, indulgent Valentine's Day chocolate cake. This easy recipe is designed to be simple enough for even the most inexperienced baker to make. Whipping up this chocolatey delight takes just an hour and requires only a few simple ingredients. Top it with some icing, or get creative with sprinkles or other bits of flair to turn this basic recipe into a unique expression of love.
Grease and flour two 8-inch baking pans: one round and one square.
Mix the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs in a large bowl. Beat for two minutes at medium speed.
700 grams Instabake Chocolate Cake Mix, 1 cup water, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 3 large eggs
Divide the batter evenly between the two pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely on wire racks.
Mix the milk, pudding, and confectioners’ sugar in a medium bowl. Then, stir in the whipped topping and red food coloring.
1 cup cold milk, 1 pack vanilla instant pudding mix, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 cup Magic Whizk Instant Whipping Cream, 1 tsp red food coloring
Cut the round cake in half and assemble the pieces on a serving tray in a heart shape. Place the cut side of the round cake on two sides of the square cake.
Frost the cake with the prepared topping and decorate it with edible hearts or sprinkles.
edible hearts, sprinkles
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