A delicate heart-shaped cake layered with cream and fresh berries.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
It is ideal for romantic or celebratory occasions and visually striking.
Ingredients
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- Cake flour
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Butter
- Whipping cream
- Fresh berries
Directions
Bake cake layers, whip cream, assemble, and decorate.
Servings and Timing
Servings: 10
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 35 minutes
Variations
Use different fruits or flavored cream.
Storage/Reheating
Refrigerate up to 48 hours.
FAQs
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Conclusion
This cake combines beauty and flavor for special moments.
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Heart-Shaped Celebration Cake
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
A soft and fluffy heart-shaped celebration cake perfect for anniversaries, Valentine’s Day, or special occasions, topped with creamy frosting and festive decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Food coloring or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the cooled cake and decorate with food coloring or sprinkles as desired.
Notes
- You can split the cake and add a fruit or jam filling.
- Buttercream frosting can be used instead of whipped cream.
- Chill the cake slightly before serving for cleaner slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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