Heart-Shaped Valentine's Day Cake Recipe
An easy heart-shaped cake can be assembled for Valentine's Day by combining round and square cake layers for novice bakers.
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 F and grease/flour one 8-inch round and one 8-inch square cake pan.
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In a large bowl, combine cake mix, water, oil, and eggs; blend on low for 30 seconds, then scrape and beat on medium for 2 minutes.
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Divide batter evenly into prepared pans and bake 26-31 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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For frosting, whisk milk, pudding mix, and confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl, then beat for 2 minutes.
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Stir in whipped topping and red food coloring.
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Leave the square cake whole and cut the round cake in half.
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Arrange the square cake with the two round cake halves on a serving tray to form a heart.
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Frost the entire cake with the prepared topping.
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Decorate with candies or sprinkles.