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Valentine’s Surprise Inside Heart Cake Recipe

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This Valentine’s Surprise Inside Heart Cake is a charming and delicious pound cake with a hidden heart shape baked right inside. Using two boxes of Betty Crocker Pound Cake Mix dyed red for the heart and classic for the surrounding cake, this loaf is perfect to celebrate love in a fun and creative way. The cake is finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze and Valentine’s sprinkles, making it a delightful treat for any romantic occasion or special celebration.

Ingredients

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Heart Cake Batter

  • 1 box Betty Crocker Pound Cake Mix
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ⅔ cup water
  • 1–2 teaspoons red gel food dye

Regular Pound Cake Batter

  • 1 box Betty Crocker Pound Cake Mix
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ⅔ cup water

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons milk
  • Valentine’s sprinkle mix

Instructions

  1. Prepare Red Heart Batter: In a medium bowl, combine one box of pound cake mix, 2 eggs, ¼ cup butter, ⅔ cup water, and 1 teaspoon of red gel food coloring. Mix on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium and mix for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Add more food coloring if a deeper red is desired.
  2. Bake Red Layer: Spray a 9×5 loaf pan with non-stick spray. Pour the red batter into the pan and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Remove and cool in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  3. Cut Heart Shapes: Turn the cooled cake out onto a clean surface. Using a bread knife, slice into ¾ inch thick pieces. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out hearts from each slice. Set the heart shapes aside.
  4. Prepare Regular Batter: In a clean bowl, mix the second box of cake mix with 2 eggs, ¼ cup butter, and ⅔ cup water until smooth.
  5. Assemble Cake: Spray another 9×5 loaf pan with non-stick spray. Place the red hearts vertically along the bottom of the pan, using a scrap piece of cake or a bit of batter to wedge them in place to prevent falling. Optionally pour a little batter into the pan first as a base.
  6. Fill Pan with Batter: Gently pour the regular batter around and over the heart shapes, making sure the batter settles evenly by gently shaking the pan. Remove any wedges used for support.
  7. Bake Final Cake: Bake at 350°F for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the side of the cake comes out clean. Ovens vary, so watch carefully and bake until done.
  8. Make Glaze: While the cake is baking and cooling, combine powdered sugar with milk, adding milk one tablespoon at a time until reaching a thick but pourable glaze consistency.
  9. Cool and Glaze: Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the top and sprinkle with Valentine’s sprinkle mix. Allow glaze to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • The ingredient list includes the quantities needed for both cake mixes used in the recipe.
  • An exact 9×5 inch loaf pan is essential; using a different size may cause batter overflow.
  • Adjust red food coloring to achieve the desired vibrancy of the heart shapes.
  • The glaze should be thick enough to stay in place but still spreadable.
  • Let the cake cool well before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting too much.

Keywords: Valentine’s cake, surprise inside cake, heart cake, pound cake, festive cake, Valentine’s Day dessert

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