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Desserts for Two

Red Velvet Dream Cake

Prep 30 min·Serves 12

A red velvet torte layered with whipped topping, finished in cream cheese frosting and chocolate hearts.

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare, bake and cool the cake per the box directions in two 8-inch round pans.

  2. 2

    For the chocolate hearts, pour melted chocolate into heart molds, or spread it 1/8-inch thick on wax paper and cut hearts once it starts to set. Chill until firm.

  3. 3

    Split each cake layer in half. Stack the layers with whipped topping between each, bottoms together, leaving the top plain.

  4. 4

    Frost the sides and top with cream cheese frosting; garnish with the chocolate hearts and chocolate shavings. Refrigerate until serving. Serves 12.

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