Elegant Black Frosted Heart Cake – Festive Recipe

Ingredients

• • 2 ⅞ cups all-purpose flour
• • 1 ⅞ cups granulated sugar
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter, softened
• • 2 ⅞ large eggs
• • 1 ⅞ cup whole milk
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon baking powder
• • 1 ⅞ teaspoon vanilla extract
• • ⅞ teaspoon salt
• • ⅞ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• • 2 ⅞ cups powdered sugar
• • ⅞ cup unsalted butter, softened
• • ⅞ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• • ⅞ teaspoon vanilla extract
• • 1 ⅞ tablespoon black food gel
• • Edible gold leaf
• • Turquoise edible sprinkles
• • Silicone heart cake topper (couple silhouette)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped 9-inch cake pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder until fully combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, cream softened butter and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

4. 4

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with 2 tablespoons of black food gel. Mix until no lumps remain.

5. 5

   Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   In a stand mixer, beat softened butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract. Add black food gel to achieve desired color.

7. 7

   Let the cake cool completely. Frost the top and sides with the black cocoa frosting using an offset spatula for smooth stripes.

8. 8

   Place the gold leaf and turquoise edible topper on the cake. Gently press the heart-shaped couple silhouette into the frosting.