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Cozy Chocolate and Cake to Share

A delightful mix of heart-shaped cake and chocolate-covered strawberries, perfect for sharing on Valentine's Day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American, Baking
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
  • 12 pieces fresh strawberries, stems on Pick firm ones for best results.
Heart-Shaped Cake
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For cake and dusting.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Best if at room temperature.
  • 3 large eggs Room temperature for easier mixing.
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder For lift.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Real vanilla if possible.
  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk For richness.
  • 8 ounces good melting chocolate or chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash strawberries and dry them completely with paper towels; wet berries won’t hold chocolate.
  2. Break or chop chocolate into small pieces and place in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently over simmering water or in the microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between, until glossy and smooth.
  3. Hold a strawberry by the stem and dip it into the melted chocolate. Let excess drip back into the bowl. Place on parchment.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Butter two heart-shaped cake pans and dust lightly with flour.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and baking powder together. Cut in cold butter until the mix looks crumbly.
  3. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla. Stir until smooth; make sure there are no flour pockets.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pans and tap to remove air bubbles. Bake for 25–30 minutes; check for golden edges and a clean toothpick.
  5. Cool cakes for 10 minutes in the pans, then invert onto a rack. Frost or dust with powdered sugar when fully cool.

Notes

Tips: Melt chocolate in the microwave in short bursts and stir to avoid seizing. If the batter feels dry, add milk a tablespoon at a time until it pours easily. For a variation, fold in cinnamon or orange zest.