Delicious and Easy Valentine's Day Cake Recipe

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your loved ones by making this delicious and easy Valentine's Day Cake. This cake is perfect for expressing your love and affection on this special day. It is a moist and decadent chocolate cake layered with rich chocolate ganache and topped with beautiful decorations. The cake is simple to make, and the result is a stunning centerpiece for your Valentine's Day celebration. Prepare this cake in just under 90 minutes and create a memorable dessert for your loved ones.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Red food coloring
• Valentine's Day sprinkles or decorations

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the eggs, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix well until combined.
4. Slowly pour in the boiling water while stirring the batter. The batter will be thin, but that's normal.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
8. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
9. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until it starts to simmer.
10. Remove the saucepan from the heat and add the chopped chocolate and butter. Stir until melted and smooth.
11. Stir in the vanilla extract and a few drops of red food coloring to achieve a pink color. Let the ganache cool slightly.
12. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Pour half of the ganache over the cake and spread it evenly.
13. Place the second cake layer on top and pour the remaining ganache over it. Spread it out evenly, allowing some to drip down the sides.
14. Decorate the cake with Valentine's Day sprinkles or decorations.
15. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the ganache to set.
16. Slice and serve the cake to your loved ones on Valentine's Day!

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