Description
A two-tier heart-shaped cake recipe perfect for romantic occasions. This cake features moist layers with a rich flavor, decorated to impress.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder (optional for chocolate variation)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two heart-shaped cake pans (one 8-inch, one 6-inch).
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Divide batter between the two pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, stack the smaller cake on top of the larger one and decorate as desired.
Notes
- For a chocolate version, add cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
- Ensure cakes are fully cooled before decorating to prevent melting.
- Use a serrated knife to level the cakes for even stacking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: two-tier heart-shaped cake, romantic cake, homemade cake