Vintage Heart Cake
Discover the magic of baking a vintage heart cake with our easy guide. Find inspiration, recipes, and tips to create a timeless treat for any occasion.
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour hour
Total Time: 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- q.s. cream cheese frosting for decorating
- optional flavorings like almond, lemon, or red velvet
- optional food colorings for pastel shades
Preheat your oven and grease a vintage heart cake pan.
In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling it two-thirds full to prevent overflow.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted comes out clean; let it cool completely.
Once cooled, decorate with cream cheese frosting, adding any desired decorative touches such as piped flowers or lace patterns.
If desired, create layers by slicing the cake and adding fillings between layers.
Feel free to substitute flavors based on your preference; almond and lemon are great options for a twist. Experiment with different fillings like raspberry jam or chocolate ganache between layers for a surprise treat. For a vintage look, use pastel colors and delicate piping techniques; if you're new to piping, there are tutorials available online to help you get started. Always allow the cake to cool completely before decorating to avoid melting the frosting.
Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 5mg