heart shaped cake

This Heart-Shaped Cake is the perfect way to celebrate special occasions like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or birthdays. Soft, moist, and topped with a rich buttercream or chocolate ganache, this cake is as beautiful as it is delicious. You don’t need a heart-shaped pan—just follow a simple cutting technique using a round and square cake!

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup milk
• ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for a chocolate version)
• For the Frosting:
• 2 cups butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat & Prepare the Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour one 8-inch round pan and one 8-inch square pan.
2. Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk until smooth.
3. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 28-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
4. Shape the Cake:
5. Cut the round cake in half to create two semi-circles.
6. Position the square cake like a diamond and place the two semi-circles on the top sides to form a heart.
7. Frost the Cake: Beat butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until fluffy. Add food coloring if desired. Frost the cake smoothly, decorating with sprinkles or chocolate drizzle.
8. Serve & Enjoy: Slice and serve your heart-shaped cake for a sweet and special moment!