Delightful Heart Cake Recipe
Indulge in the love-filled delight of Heart Cake, a soft and fluffy confection perfect for any occasion. With its rich buttercream frosting and charming heart shape, this cake is sure to impress at birthdays, anniversaries, or just because you want to add a touch of sweetness to your day. Easy to bake and customize, it will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Frosting (store-bought or homemade buttercream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two heart-shaped pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in almond extract or mini chocolate chips. Decorate with fresh berries or whipped cream for an Instagram-worthy finish.