Description
A classic vintage heart-shaped cake with a tender crumb and rich flavor, perfect for special occasions.
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
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Alternately mix dry ingredients and milk into butter mixture.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Decorate as desired.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Check doneness with a toothpick before removing from oven.
- Let cake cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: vintage cake, heart cake, homemade cake, classic dessert