Description
A fun and festive sparkly heart cake perfect for celebrations. This cake is moist, flavorful, and covered in edible glitter for a dazzling finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Edible glitter or sprinkles
- 1 cup whipped cream or frosting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, mixing until smooth.
- Add pink food coloring if desired.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cool, then frost with whipped cream or frosting.
- Sprinkle edible glitter or sprinkles on top.
Notes
- Use a toothpick to check if the cake is done.
- Let the cake cool completely before decorating.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- 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: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: sparkly heart cake, easy cake recipe, festive dessert