Heart Cake
Create a stunning heart cake to celebrate any occasion with this simple yet detailed guide. Perfect for anniversaries, birthdays, or just because, this recipe features classic flavors, decorating tips, and professional baking techniques.
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 2 ½ cups 310g all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups 350g granulated sugar
- 1 cup 240ml buttermilk
- ¾ cup 170g unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- Optional: Food coloring of choice red, pink, or other.
Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup 230g unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups 500g powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk adjust for consistency
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Food coloring of choice red, pink, or other.
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and prepare heart-shaped or alternative pans by greasing and lining with parchment paper.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Bake: Pour batter into pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Decorate: Frost with buttercream, ganache, or whipped cream, and add your choice of decorations.