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How to Make a Heart Cake. Heart-shaped cake with pink and red frosting on a white platter

Heart Cake

A charming heart-shaped cake perfect for celebrating love on special occasions like Valentine's Day, anniversaries, and birthdays.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Celebration
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2.5 cups Flour
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs Use room temperature for better mixing.
  • 1 cup Butter, softened
  • 2 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • a pinch Salt
Optional ingredients
  • Food coloring For a pop of red or pink.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour your heart-shaped pan or line it with parchment paper.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Alternate adding the flour, baking powder, salt, and milk, mixing gently until just combined.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pans, filling them about ¾ full.
  2. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, frost the cake with buttercream or whipped cream.
  2. Decorate with sprinkles, candy hearts, or personalize with a short message.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

Consider flavor variations like chocolate or fruity options. Serve with beverages like coffee or champagne for a delightful pairing.

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