Valentines Day Chocolate Boxes Recipe By Tasty Recipes

VALENTINE'S DAY CHOCOLATE BOXES RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, whip together the heavy cream, espresso powder.
• Add powdered sugar until you have stiff peaks.
• Cover and refrigerate so it can stiffen more before you add it to the chocolate box.
• To form the chocolate box: Use melted chocolate to "glue" the pieces together; leave the top off. Feel free to decorate the top. Set chocolate.
• Add the refrigerated whipped coffee cream, top with some whipped cream, add the strawberry, and place on the top piece of chocolate.
• Enjoy!

CHOCOLATE CHIFFON VALENTINE CAKE

Steps:

• Let egg whites stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line two greased 9-in. heart-shaped pans with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. In a small bowl, combine cocoa and water until smooth; cool. , In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, oil, vanilla and cocoa mixture. Add to dry ingredients; beat until well blended. , In a small bowl, beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form; fold into chocolate mixture., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until top springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely; carefully remove waxed paper. , In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form; reserving 1-1/2 cups. Spread remaining frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. , Spoon reserved frosting into a pastry bag with a star tip. Pipe a decorative lattice design on cake top and sides. Garnish with strawberries and mint if desired. Refrigerate until serving.