Heart Shaped Cake
Learn how to bake a stunning Heart Shaped Cake with easy steps, pro tips, and creative ideas for any special occasion or celebration.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk or almond milk for dairy-free version
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or non-dairy cream for dairy-free version
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional Decoration:
- Fresh berries strawberries, raspberries, blueberries
- Edible flowers
- Sprinkles or chocolate shavings
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped cake pan with butter or cooking spray, and lightly dust with flour to ensure easy removal.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and combine.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Frost: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with your choice of buttercream frosting and decorate with fresh berries, edible flowers, or sprinkles.
Notes
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 320 kcal
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Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
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Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 28g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
- Sodium: 160mg
- Potassium: 150mg