Description
A heart-shaped cake perfect for an 18th birthday celebration.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture.
- Add food coloring if desired. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- Use a heart-shaped cake pan for best results.
- Adjust food coloring to achieve your preferred shade.
- Decorate with frosting, sprinkles, or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: 18th birthday cake, heart-shaped cake, birthday dessert, homemade cake