Heart Shaped Cakes Recipe

These heart-shaped cakes are perfect for special occasions like Valentine's Day, weddings, and birthdays. A moist, tender vanilla cake paired with smooth buttercream creates a stunning and delicious treat.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 35

Cooling: 30

Total Time: 1 25

Servings: slices

Calories: 450kcal

Cost: $15

Equipment

1 Heart shaped cake pan 6-inch or 8-inch
1 Stand mixer or hand mixer For batter and buttercream
2 Mixing bowl Medium and large
1 set Measuring cups and spoons For accurate ingredient amounts
1 Rubber spatula For mixing and scraping
1 Cooling rack For cooling cakes evenly
1 Offset spatula For frosting the cake
1 Cake board or serving plate For assembling and serving

Ingredients

For the Cake:

3 cups all-purpose flour Sifted
2½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter Softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1¼ cups whole milk room temperature

For the Vanilla Buttercream:

4 cups powdered sugar Sifted for smooth texture
1 cup unsalted butter Softened
2-3 tablespoons heavy cream Adjust for consistency
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon salt Enhances flavor

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease heart-shaped pan and line with parchment
Whisk dry ingredients in a bowl
Cream butter and sugar until fluffy (5 minutes)
Add eggs one at a time
Mix in vanilla
Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Tap pan to remove air bubbles.
Bake for 30-40 minutes.
Cool cake completely before frosting.
Beat butter for buttercream.
Gradually add powdered sugar.
Mix in vanilla, salt, and cream.
Frost and decorate as desired.

Notes

Room temperature ingredients are essential
Don't overmix the batter
Test doneness with a toothpick
Cool completely before frosting

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