Description
Cute and charming pink heart cakes are perfect for celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries, or just a fun treat for someone special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 and ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring
- Frosting of your choice (preferably pink)
- Heart-shaped cake pans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.
- Add pink food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
- Grease the heart-shaped cake pans and pour the cake batter evenly into each pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cakes with your favorite pink frosting, stacking the layers if desired.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter. Don’t overmix the batter; mix until just combined to keep the cake light and airy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg