Heart Cake Birthday: The Best Homemade Delight for Your Celebration
A delightful heart-shaped cake perfect for birthday celebrations.
- 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
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup frosting of choice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased heart-shaped cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality ingredients.
- The cake can be made a day in advance.
- Decorate with fresh fruits for a vibrant touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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