Heart-Shaped Cake
Create a heart-shaped cake that embodies joy and celebration! Perfect for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or just because, this delightful dessert features tender layers with a charming appearance. Bake this easy recipe to impress loved ones or indulge yourself in a moment of bliss with every slice.
- 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 tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two heart-shaped pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder (if using).
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract.
- 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 with your choice of icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg