Description
A delicious heart-shaped cake perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and gradually add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Add red food coloring if desired.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before decorating.
Notes
- Use a heart-shaped pan for best results.
- Adjust food coloring to achieve your preferred shade.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: heart cake, valentine cake, homemade cake, easy dessert