Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with this delightful heart-shaped cake, perfect for celebrating love and special moments. This tender, moist cake is bursting with rich flavors and makes an eye-catching centerpiece for any occasion. Whether you’re surprising a loved one or treating yourself, this cake is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cocoa powder (if using), and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just mixed; avoid over-mixing.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg