Heart Cake
A Heart Cake is a beautifully shaped dessert, perfect for romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or birthdays. This cake is soft, moist, and can be decorated with frosting, sprinkles, or fresh berries for an extra special touch.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Red or pink food coloring
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink or red food coloring
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare the Pans
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan and a 9-inch square cake pan (if you don’t have a heart-shaped pan).
Step 2: Make the Cake Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and milk, alternating between the two.
- Stir in red or pink food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
Step 3: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s).
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 4: Assemble the Heart Shape (If Needed)
- If using a round and square pan, cut the round cake in half.
- Position the halves on the two upper sides of the square cake to form a heart shape.
Step 5: Make the Frosting
- Beat butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing.
- Stir in heavy cream, vanilla, and food coloring.
Step 6: Decorate the Cake
- Spread a thin layer of frosting for a crumb coat and chill for 15 minutes.
- Apply the final frosting layer, smoothing it out with a spatula.
- Decorate with sprinkles, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy!
- Slice, serve, and watch everyone fall in love with your homemade Heart Cake! ❤️
Notes
Pros (Why You’ll Love This Recipe!)
✔️ Perfect for romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day and anniversaries ❤️✔️ Simple to make with basic pantry ingredients 🍰
✔️ Moist, fluffy, and customizable with different flavors 🎂
✔️ Can be decorated beautifully for a stunning presentation ✨
Cons (Things to Consider)
❌ Requires a heart-shaped cake pan (or a creative cutting method)❌ Takes some time to decorate for the perfect look
❌ Can be a bit sweet for those who prefer less sugar