why make this recipe
The Heart Cake is a wonderful choice for celebrations, especially for occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or Valentine’s Day. It not only looks beautiful with its heart shape but also tastes delicious. This cake is rich and chocolatey, making it a favorite among chocolate lovers. Plus, it’s simple enough to make even if you are new to baking.
how to make Heart Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Buttercream frosting (for decoration)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles (for decoration)
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch heart-shaped cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until well combined (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
- Frost the cooled cakes with buttercream frosting and decorate with heart-shaped sprinkles as desired.
how to serve Heart Cake
Once your Heart Cake is decorated, slice it into pieces and serve on plates. It is perfect alongside a cup of coffee or milk. You can also add a scoop of ice cream for a special touch.
how to store Heart Cake
To store any leftover Heart Cake, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. If you want it to last longer, store it in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze the cake for up to three months. Just make sure to wrap it well to prevent freezer burn.
tips to make Heart Cake
- Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Don’t skip the step of greasing and flouring your pans; this will help the cake release easily.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the batter.
variation
You can make a vanilla version of this cake by replacing the cocoa powder with an extra cup of flour and adding a bit of almond extract for flavor. You can also try adding fruits like raspberries or strawberries to the batter or using a different colored frosting for a fun twist.
FAQs
1. Can I use a regular cake pan instead of a heart-shaped one?
Yes, you can use any cake pan you have! Just adjust the baking time as necessary.
2. Can I make this cake in advance?
Yes, this cake stores well! You can bake it a day or two in advance and frost it when you are ready to serve.
3. What can I use if I don’t have milk?
You can substitute the whole milk with almond milk, soy milk, or any other non-dairy milk. The cake will still turn out delicious!
Heart Cake
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A rich and chocolatey heart-shaped cake perfect for celebrations like birthdays and Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- Buttercream frosting (for decoration)
- Heart-shaped sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch heart-shaped cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Carefully stir in the boiling water until well combined (the batter will be thin).
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove from pans and let cool completely on wire racks.
- Frost the cooled cakes with buttercream frosting and decorate with heart-shaped sprinkles as desired.
Notes
Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
