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Chocolate Covered Strawberry Heart Cake

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This Chocolate Covered Strawberry Heart Cake is a romantic and delicious dessert, perfect for Valentine’s Day or a self-love celebration! A rich chocolate loaf cake hides a heart-shaped strawberry cake surprise inside, frosted with fluffy strawberry cream cheese buttercream and finished with sprinkles. Plus, it’s gluten-free and vegetarian, making it a sweet treat for everyone!

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons strawberry extract
  • 1 drop pink food coloring gel

For Decoration:

  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles

Instructions

  • Prepare the Strawberry Heart Cake:

    • Bake a small strawberry cake in a thin sheet pan.
    • Once cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out multiple hearts.

  • Make the Chocolate Loaf Cake Batter:

    • Melt bittersweet chocolate chips and butter together.
    • Prepare your favorite gluten-free chocolate cake batter (or use a mix).

  • Assemble the Cake:

    • Pour a thin layer of chocolate cake batter into a loaf pan.
    • Arrange the strawberry cake hearts in a straight row, standing upright.
    • Cover with the remaining chocolate batter to hide the hearts.

  • Bake the Cake:

    • Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.

  • Make the Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting:

    • Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, strawberry extract, and pink food coloring until light and fluffy.

  • Frost & Decorate:

    • Spread the strawberry cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
    • Sprinkle with festive sprinkles for a Valentine’s Day touch!

Notes

  • The heart shape stays hidden until you slice the cake—a fun surprise!
  • To keep it 100% gluten-free, use a gluten-free cake mix.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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