01/01/2026
Heart cake
Ingredients (for 8-inch heart cake)
For the cake:
1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (120ml) whole milk
For the frosting (buttercream):
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Optional decorations:
Red or pink food coloring
Sprinkles, edible glitter, or fresh berries
Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a heart-shaped 8-inch cake pan and lightly dust with flour, or line with parchment paper.
2. Make the Cake Batter
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually add the flour mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until smooth.
3. Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared heart pan.
Bake 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Frosting
Beat butter until creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, alternating with milk, until smooth.
Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
Add a few drops of red or pink food coloring if desired.
5. Decorate
Frost the cooled cake evenly with buttercream.
Add sprinkles, edible glitter, or berries for extra charm.
Tips for Perfect Heart Shape
If you don’t have a heart-shaped pan:
Bake a round cake and a square cake of the same size.
Cut the round cake in half and place it on top of two adjacent corners of the square cake to form a heart.
Trim edges and frost as usual.