Description
A delightful 6-inch heart cake perfect for sweet moments, celebrations, or just because.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 6-inch heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, measure your flour correctly by spooning it into the measuring cup.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing.
- Decorate with your favorite frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: heart cake, 6-inch cake, sweet cake, homemade cake, easy dessert