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Valentine's Day chocolate cake topped with heart-shaped decorations.

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cake

A rich and moist chocolate cake topped with silky chocolate frosting — the perfect romantic dessert for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion.
Imprimer la recette Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Cake pan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingrédients
  

Chocolate Cake

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Frosting

  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add egg, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cake cool completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting, beat butter with powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and milk until smooth. Spread over cake.

Notes

Decorate with fresh berries or heart-shaped sprinkles for a Valentine’s Day touch.
Keyword Chocolate Cake, dessert, Valentine's Day