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Heart Cake Recipe

Heart Cake Recipe

Heart cake is a sweet, fun, and festive dessert perfect for celebrations. Shaped like a heart, it brings joy to any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Heart-Shaped Cake Pan

Ingredients
  

Cake Base

  • 2 cups flour all-purpose
  • 1.5 cups sugar granulated
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 4 eggs large
  • 1 cup milk whole or preferred type
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 2 tsp baking powder

Decorations

  • 1 cup frosting pink or red for Valentine’s theme
  • 1/2 cup sprinkles optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and sugar.
  • Add butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared heart-shaped pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  • Decorate with frosting and sprinkles as desired.

Notes

For a healthier version, swap butter with applesauce and use natural sweeteners.
Keyword Celebration Cake, Valentine's Day