Description
A retro heart cake that brings nostalgia and sweetness to any occasion. Simple to make with a delightful presentation.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red food coloring (as needed)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream the 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 the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
- Add red food coloring until desired shade is reached.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper red color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
- If you don’t have a heart-shaped pan, bake in a round pan and cut into a heart shape after cooling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: retro heart cake, homemade cake, easy dessert, Valentine's Day, birthday cake