How to do a heart-shaped cake?

Making a heart-shaped cake is easy! First, use a heart-shaped cake pan. If you don’t have one, you can cut a round cake into a heart shape using a knife. Next, bake the cake as usual, then let it cool completely. Once cooled, frost it with your favorite icing. You can also decorate with sprinkles, berries, or chocolate to make it extra special!

How to make a heart cake out of cupcakes?

Turning cupcakes into a heart cake is a fun idea! First, bake your cupcakes in standard muffin pans. Once cooled, arrange them in the shape of a heart on a plate. Next, frost the cupcakes together as one. You can add sprinkles, or edible flowers, or even pipe a design between the cupcakes to make the heart shape more defined. So easy and adorable!

How do you pipe hearts on a cake?

To pipe hearts on a cake, start by preparing your piping bag with a round tip. First, create a small dot at the tip where you want the heart to begin. Then, make two angled lines from the dot and curve them back to form the heart shape. Keep the pressure steady and the icing smooth for a perfect finish. It’s easier than it looks!

How long does a heart-shaped cake take to cook?

A heart-shaped cake typically takes around 25-35 minutes to bake at 350°F (175°C), depending on the size of your pan. To check if it's done, insert a toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, it's ready! After baking, let it cool for about 10-15 minutes before frosting. It’s quick, fun, and perfect for any special occasion!

Heart Cake

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional, for extra flavor)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan to prevent sticking.
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In another bowl, beat the eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until combined. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve as-is, dust with powdered sugar, or decorate with frosting and berries!

Notes

For extra richness, substitute half the butter with sour cream or yogurt.
To make it gluten-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Storage tip: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze slices for up to a month.

Pairing suggestion: Enjoy with a cup of tea, coffee, or a refreshing glass of lemonade.

Author: Nina
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cuisine: Dessert

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cake)
Calories: 250
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g