Description
A delightful heart-shaped cake perfect for showing love at any special occasion, featuring a soft, buttery texture and customizable colors.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red and pink food coloring (optional)
- Whipped cream or frosting for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients.
- If using food coloring, divide the batter and tint one red and another pink.
- Pour the colored batters into the prepared pan to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Decorate with whipped cream or frosting.
Notes
Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing. Mix the batter just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 145mg