heart shape cake
A romantic Heart-Shaped Cake perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any celebration of love. With a moist vanilla cake base, creamy buttercream frosting, and a sweet decoration, it’s a treat made with love!
Equipment
- Heart-shaped cake pan (9-inch or 8-inch)
- Mixing bowls –
- Electric mixer
- Offset spatula
- Cooling rack
- Piping bag (optional for decoration)
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons pink food coloring optional
For Decoration (Optional):
- Fresh raspberries or strawberries
- Sprinkles or edible glitter
- Small sugar roses or flowers
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until smooth and combined.
Step 2: Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared heart-shaped pan.
- Bake for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Step 3: Make the Buttercream Frosting
- Beat the softened butter in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat until the frosting is light and fluffy.
- Add food coloring (optional) to achieve the desired shade of pink.
Step 4: Frost the Cake
- Once the cake has cooled completely, place it on a cake stand or serving plate.
- Spread a layer of buttercream frosting over the top and sides using an offset spatula.
- Smooth out the frosting for a neat finish or add texture by using a piping bag to create decorative swirls.
- Decorate the cake with fresh fruit, sprinkles, or edible glitter for a festive touch.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
- Best served at room temperature.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Flavored Frosting: For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of almond extract to the frosting.
- More Decoration: You can pipe more intricate decorations using different piping tips for a more elaborate design.
- Cake Variations: This cake can also be made with other cake flavors like chocolate or red velvet for added variety.