3/4 c All purpose flour
1/4 c Granulated sugar
1/4 c Pakced light brown sugar
3 tb Cocoa
1/2 ts Baking soda
1/8 ts Salt
1/2 c Water
3 tb Vegetable oil
1/2 ts White vinegar
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
Chocolate frosting (recipe
– follows)
Tube decorating icing
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8″ square baking pan.
In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sugars, cocoa, baking soda and
salt. Add water, oil, vinegar and vanilla; beat with a whisk until
smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake in a 350-degree F oven 18 to 20 minutes or until wooden pick
inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan
to wire rack. Cool completely. Transfer to cutting board. Using 3
1/4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut cake into four pieces.
Spread chocolate frosting on top of two pieces. Place remaining two
hearts on top. Garnish with decorator icing. Makes 2 small cakes.
For the Chocolate Frosting: Place 1 tablespoon butter in a small,
microwave-bowl. Cook on high (100 percent power) for 20 seconds or
until butter is melted. In a separate bowl, stir together 2/3rds cup
powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa. Add to butter mixture
alternately with 2 to 3 tablespoons milk. Stir in 1/8 teaspoon
vanilla extract. Makes about 1/3rd cup frosting.
Yields
2 Servings