Heart Birthday Cake: The Best Homemade Delight for Any Celebration
Celebrate your loved ones with this delightful heart-shaped birthday cake that’s sure to impress and satisfy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 cups frosting of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two heart-shaped cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the buttermilk and vanilla.
- Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite frosting.
Notes
- For a fun twist, add food coloring to the frosting!
- Decorate with sprinkles or fresh berries for added flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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