Pixel Whisk How-To: Chocolate-Glazed Cinnamon Heart Cakes
Cinnamon Heart Candies
“Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is here. This year, I’m paying homage to these tiny cinnamon heart candies.”
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Cinnamon Cake Batter
“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.”
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Tinting the Cake Batter
“I added a touch of red food coloring.”
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Cutting Out Heart-Shaped Cakes
“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.”
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Glazing the Cakes
“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.)”
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Admiring the Glaze
“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.”