Heart-Shaped Cakes
Heart-shaped cakes are the perfect way to express love and affection, ideal for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or anniversaries. These delightful treats boast a tender crumb and can be customized with your favorite fillings and frostings. The aroma of baking vanilla and chocolate fills your kitchen, making it hard to resist sneaking a taste. Each slice not only looks beautiful but also delivers rich flavor, ensuring smiles all around. Show your loved ones just how much you care by baking these adorable heart-shaped cakes!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate version)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two heart-shaped cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until fluffy; gradually add sugar.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture 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 decorating with frosting or fruit.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg