Servings: 8 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Piping bags and tips
- Heart-shaped cake pan
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 240 g All-purpose flour
- 200 g Granulated sugar
- 10 g Baking powder
- 5 g Salt
- 113 g Unsalted butter melted
- 3 Eggs
- 240 ml Milk
- 5 ml Vanilla extract
- 60 g Cocoa powder for chocolate version
- 5 g Espresso powder optional for chocolate version
- 400 g Buttercream frosting
Instructions
- Gather your tools: mixing bowls, a whisk, measuring cups, and either a heart-shaped pan or a sharp knife for cutting.
- Prepare your batter: follow your chosen recipe (vanilla or chocolate) and pour the batter evenly into your prepared pans, or use a standard round pan if freehanding the shape.
- Bake according to the recipe instructions, then let the cakes cool completely before attempting to cut or frost them.
- If not using a heart pan, trim your cooled cakes into semicircles and place them side by side to form a heart. Use frosting to "glue" the pieces together.
Notes
Don't worry if your first heart cake doesn't look perfect; practice makes progress! Use frosting to hide any imperfections. Consider adding flavor variations such as fruit purees or spices to personalize your cake. For extra flair, use ganache drips, edible decorations, or fresh fruits; they can elevate your cake visually and tastefully. If you're short on time, using store-bought frosting is a great alternative to homemade, and you can customize it with food coloring or extracts.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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