Chocolate Chiffon Valentine Cake 1/2 cup baking cocoa 1/2 cup hot water 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 eggs, separated 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar FROSTING: 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 14, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

-----------------------Fold------------------------ Chocolate Chiffon Valentine Cake cont. 15 small fresh strawberries, halved Fresh mint, optional Line two greased 9-in. heart-shaped pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water until smooth; cool. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup sugar, flour, baking soda and salt. Add egg yolks, oil, vanilla and cocoa mixture; stir until smooth. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add cream of tartar; beat for 1 minute. Gradually add the remaining sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Gradually fold into chocolate mixture. Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 14, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008

Chocolate Chiffon Valentine Cake for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely; carefully remove waxed paper. In a mixing bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar. Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. Spoon 1-1/2 cups of frosting into a pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe a decorative lattice design on cake top and sides. Garnish with strawberries and mint if desired. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 12 servings. Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 14, 2008 Copyright Reiman Media Group, Inc © 2008