Description
A delightful sweet treat, this pretty heart cake is perfect for special occasions. It’s moist, flavorful, and decorated with love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated 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
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup whipped cream or frosting for decoration
- Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- If using, add pink food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before decorating with whipped cream or frosting.
- Add sprinkles or edible glitter if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use buttermilk instead of regular milk.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Let the cake cool completely before decorating to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pretty heart cake, sweet treat, homemade cake, dessert recipe