Decadent Chocolate-Raspberry Heart Cake
This Decadent Chocolate-Raspberry Heart Cake is the perfect way to indulge your loved ones while keeping health goals in mind. Made with a rich devil's food cake mix, this dessert features the delightful combination of deep dark chocolate and a burst of raspberry flavor. With just 5 Weight Watchers points per serving, you can enjoy a slice of love without the guilt. Ideal for Valentine's Day or any romantic occasion, this chocolate cake is finished with a luscious chocolate-raspberry frosting and garnished with fresh raspberries for an exquisite presentation.
10
Servings
240
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon (for coating the pan)
Devil's food cake mix
2 cups (unprepared)
Water
1/2 cup (at room temperature)
Fat-free egg substitute
1/4 cup (as an egg replacement)
Seedless raspberry jam
1/3 cup (for the batter)
Unsweetened chocolate squares
4 ounces (for melting)
Seedless raspberry jam
6 tablespoons (for frosting)
Fat-free half-and-half
6 tablespoons (for frosting)
Fresh raspberries
1/2 cup (for garnish)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
Prepare an 8-inch round disposable aluminum pan by coating it with cooking spray, then sprinkle with a tablespoon of flour. Bend the sides of the pan to form a heart shape.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, fat-free egg substitute, and 1/3 cup of seedless raspberry jam. Using an electric mixer, blend on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high speed and mix for an additional 2 minutes until well combined.
4
Pour the batter into the prepared heart-shaped pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5
Once baked, cool the cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully invert the cake onto a plate and remove it from the pan. Turn the cake right side up and allow it to cool completely on the rack.
6
While the cake is cooling, melt the unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler over simmering water. Once melted, let it cool slightly and then stir in the remaining 6 tablespoons of raspberry jam and the 6 tablespoons of fat-free half-and-half until smooth.
7
Use the chocolate-raspberry mixture to frost your cooled cake evenly. To add a decorative touch, outline the perimeter of the frosted cake with fresh raspberries.
8
If the chocolate mixture becomes too stiff while frosting, microwave it for 30 seconds to soften before continuing.
Nutrition Information
1g
Fat
42g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Decadent Chocolate-Raspberry Heart Cake?
It is a rich devil's food cake featuring a combination of deep dark chocolate and raspberry flavor, designed to be heart-shaped and health-conscious with 5 Weight Watchers points per serving.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe makes 10 servings.
What are the Weight Watchers points for this cake?
Each serving contains 5 Weight Watchers points.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How do I create a heart-shaped pan if I don't have one?
You can use an 8-inch round disposable aluminum pan and bend the sides to form a heart shape.
What type of cake mix is required?
The recipe calls for 2 cups of unprepared Devil's food cake mix.
What ingredients are used in the cake batter?
The batter consists of cake mix, water, fat-free egg substitute, and seedless raspberry jam.
How long should I mix the batter?
Blend on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to high speed and mix for an additional 2 minutes.
How long does the cake need to bake?
Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
What is the cooling process for the cake?
Cool the cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes, invert it onto a plate to remove from the pan, then turn it right side up to cool completely.
How do I make the chocolate-raspberry frosting?
Melt unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler, let it cool slightly, then stir in raspberry jam and fat-free half-and-half until smooth.
What should I do if the frosting becomes too stiff?
Microwave the chocolate mixture for 30 seconds to soften it before continuing to frost the cake.
How do I decorate the cake?
Frost the cake evenly and then outline the perimeter with fresh raspberries for a decorative touch.
What type of chocolate is used for the frosting?
The frosting uses 4 ounces of unsweetened chocolate squares.
What are the nutritional calories per serving?
There are 240 calories per serving.
How much fat is in one slice of this cake?
Each slice contains 1 gram of fat.
What is the carbohydrate content per serving?
There are 42 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does this cake provide?
Each serving contains 3 grams of protein.
Is the raspberry jam used in the batter seeded or seedless?
The recipe specifies using seedless raspberry jam.
What is the purpose of the all-purpose flour in this recipe?
A tablespoon of flour is used to coat the pan after applying cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Can I use regular eggs instead of egg substitute?
The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of fat-free egg substitute to keep the Weight Watchers points low.
What kind of milk product is used in the frosting?
The frosting uses 6 tablespoons of fat-free half-and-half.
How much raspberry jam is needed in total?
You will need 1/3 cup for the batter and an additional 6 tablespoons for the frosting.
What is the recommended pan size?
An 8-inch round disposable aluminum pan is recommended.
Is this cake suitable for Valentine's Day?
Yes, it is specifically described as ideal for Valentine's Day or any romantic occasion.
What is used as a final garnish?
Fresh raspberries (1/2 cup) are used to garnish the cake.
How do I prepare the pan?
Coat the pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with a tablespoon of flour.
Does the cake contain any cholesterol?
Based on the nutritional data provided, the cholesterol value is not specified but the recipe uses fat-free substitutes.
How do I melt the chocolate for the frosting?
The chocolate should be melted in a double boiler over simmering water.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 9 distinct ingredients listed in the recipe.