Description
A delicious heart-shaped cake perfect for celebrating a 30th birthday. This recipe ensures a moist and flavorful cake with simple ingredients and easy steps.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 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 for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- For a festive look, add red food coloring to the batter.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Decorate with frosting or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: 30th birthday cake, heart cake, delicious cake recipe, homemade birthday cake