heart birthday cake
Make someone's birthday extra special with this heart shaped birthday cake that's as delicious as it is meaningful. Perfect for showing your love and creating a memorable centerpiece for any birthday celebration!
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Red or pink food coloring optional
For the Frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3-4 tbsp heavy cream
- Pink food coloring
- Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped pan or prepare two pans for the square/round method.
- Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar: Beat until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs: Mix in one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Combine: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to butter mixture.
- Color (optional): Add food coloring for a pink or red tint.
- Bake: Pour into pan(s) and bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool: Let sit 10 minutes, then remove from pan and cool completely.
- Make frosting: Beat butter until creamy, gradually add sugar, vanilla, and cream until smooth. Color as desired.
- Assemble: If using two pans, arrange to form heart. Frost cake and decorate with sprinkles.
- Serve: Cut into slices and enjoy your heart-shaped celebration!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving)
- Calories: 385 kcal per serving
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Sugar: 36g
- Protein: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Cholesterol: 85mg