Description
A heart-shaped cake perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or anniversaries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Add red food coloring if desired.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or fresh fruit.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: heart cake, Valentine's Day cake, homemade cake