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Hidden Heart Red Velvet Loaf Cake

Hidden Heart Red Velvet Loaf Cake is a festive Valentine’s Day dessert made with red velvet cake and frozen angel food cake hearts baked right into the center. Every slice reveals a sweet heart surprise.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 people
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • Red Velvet Cake Mix
  • Frozen Angel Food Cake
  • Cooking spray

Instructions
 

How to Make Hidden Heart Red Velvet Loaf Cake: Step-by-Step Guide

    Prepare the Red Velvet Batter

      Mix the red velvet cake mix according to the directions on the back of the box. Set aside.

        Prepare the Angel Food Hearts

          Remove the angel food cake from the freezer.

            Slice the cake into 1-inch thick slices.

              Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut heart shapes from each slice.

                (Work carefully — frozen cake holds its shape best.)

                  Prep the Loaf Pan

                    Grease a loaf pan well or line it with parchment paper.

                      Create the Hidden Heart Layer

                        Pour about 1 inch of red velvet batter into the bottom of the loaf pan — just enough to lightly cover the bottom.

                          Arrange the Hearts

                            Place two angel food cake hearts side by side, standing upright, in the center of the loaf pan.

                              Continue lining up the hearts straight down the middle of the pan, keeping them snug and upright to form a continuous row.

                                Add Remaining Batter

                                  Carefully pour the remaining red velvet batter over and around the hearts, making sure they are fully covered.

                                    Bake

                                      Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the red velvet cake (not the angel food) comes out clean.

                                        Cool & Slice

                                          Allow the cake to cool before removing from the pan.

                                            Slice to reveal two hidden heart shapes in the center of every slice.

                                              Notes

                                              • Frozen angel food cake makes cutting hearts much easier.
                                              • Do not overbake — check only the red velvet portion for doneness.
                                              • Cool fully before slicing for the cleanest heart reveal. 

                                              Nutrition

                                              Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 57gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 589mgPotassium: 209mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 104mgIron: 2mg
                                              Keyword dessert, valentines
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