Description
This Heart Cake recipe is ideal for expressing love and affection on special occasions like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or as a sweet gesture. It’s a simple yet elegant cake that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
- Your choice of frosting and decorations
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk.
- If using, add food coloring and mix until you achieve the desired color.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, decorate with your favorite frosting and embellishments.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of almond extract.
- You can use a round and a square cake pan to create a heart shape if you don’t have a heart-shaped pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American