Pixel Whisk How-To: Chocolate-Glazed Cinnamon Heart Cakes

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“Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is here. This year, I’m paying homage to these tiny cinnamon heart candies.”

“I like to eat cinnamon hearts by the handful, but this Valentine’s Day calls for a more substantial dessert. Food & Wine has a delicious cinnamon cake recipe—the perfect upgrade for those mini candies.”

“I added a touch of red food coloring.”

“Once the cake is baked, cooled and flipped onto your work surface, use a 4" heart cookie cutter (or just use a sharp knife) to cut six hearts.”

“Now, onto the chocolate glaze...”

“Drizzle the tops of the cakes with the chocolate glaze and garnish with a few cinnamon heart candies. (If the glaze gets too hard, pop it in the microwave in 10 second increments until smooth again.)”

“Chocolate mess = success. Let the glaze set for about an hour before serving. Store cakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.”

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