Heart Cake
This heart-shaped cake is soft, moist, and perfect for romantic occasions like Valentine’s Day or anniversaries. You don’t need a special pan—just a round and square one to create the perfect heart shape.
Ingredients
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk or milk + 1 tbsp vinegar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pink or red gel food coloring optional
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 –4 tbsp milk or cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line one 8-inch round and one 8-inch square pan.
- In a bowl, whisk dry ingredients.
- In another bowl, mix wet ingredients until smooth.
- Combine and stir gently until blended.
- Divide batter evenly and bake 30–35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely. Cut the round cake in half and place halves on the top sides of the square cake to form a heart.
- Beat butter, sugar, vanilla, and milk to make frosting.
- Spread frosting evenly and decorate as desired.
Notes
Use red or pink gel coloring for a festive touch. For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for part of the oil. Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for 5. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or birthdays.