Chocolate-Covered Strawberries and Heart-Shaped Cake
A delightful combination of chocolate-covered strawberries and a heart-shaped cake, perfect for celebrating love on Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- 1 pound fresh strawberries Choose ripe, firm strawberries with stems intact for easier dipping.
- 12 ounces high-quality chocolate chips or bars Use at least 60% cocoa chocolate for rich flavor.
For the Heart-Shaped Cake
- 1 box cake mix Or your favorite homemade cake recipe.
- 3 large eggs If using mix or from-scratch batter.
- ½ cup unsalted butter Melted for batter or brushing pans.
- 1 cup icing Store-bought or homemade buttercream/cream cheese.
- 1 cup Valentine's decorations Sprinkles, edible glitter, chocolate hearts, or fresh flowers.
Instructions
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- Wash and dry strawberries thoroughly, patting them completely dry.
- Melt the chocolate using a microwave or double boiler.
- Hold each strawberry by the stem, dip it into the chocolate, and let the excess drip off.
- Place dipped strawberries on parchment paper to set.
- Chill strawberries in the fridge for 10–15 minutes until chocolate sets.
Heart-Shaped Cake
- Preheat the oven and grease/flour your heart-shaped pan.
- Prepare the cake mix according to package instructions.
- Pour batter into prepared pan, filling no more than two-thirds full.
- Bake according to instructions, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool before leveling and icing.
Frosting & Decorating
- If using store-bought icing, stir until smooth before spreading.
- For homemade buttercream, beat butter until fluffy, gradually add powdered sugar and milk.
- Decorate the cake with sprinkles, borders, or fresh berries.
Serving
- Plate the heart-shaped cake and arrange chocolate-covered strawberries around it.
- Cut small heart slices for individual servings.
- Serve with coffee, dessert wine, or a festive homemade punch.
Notes
For a romantic touch, consider adding ganache or edible flowers. Store chocolate-covered strawberries in a single layer in the refrigerator for the best texture.