Valentine’s Heart Petit Fours
Indulge in the enchanting delight of Valentine’s Heart Petit Fours—miniature cakes that are perfect for celebrating love. These charming heart-shaped treats feature a moist cake base enveloped in rich chocolate ganache and vibrant icing, making them an irresistible addition to any romantic occasion. With foolproof techniques, even novice bakers can create these stunning confections that are sure to impress and satisfy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup cake flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- Food coloring (as desired)
- 1/2 cup chocolate ganache (made with 1/4 cup cream and 4 oz chocolate)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla, then fold in cake flour.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- While cooling, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and food coloring until smooth.
- Once cool, trim edges of the cake and cut heart shapes using a cookie cutter.
- For ganache: Heat cream until simmering; pour over chopped chocolate and stir until smooth. Dip hearts in ganache and place on parchment paper.
- After ganache sets, dip hearts into icing mixture or drizzle on top. Allow to dry before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Experiment with flavored extracts like almond or lemon for unique tastes. Substitute powdered sugar with alternative sweeteners if desired. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.