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Valentine cake shaped like a heart with pink frosting and sprinkles

Valentine Cake

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Description

Transform two basic cake shapes into a stunning heart-shaped dessert without any specialty pans. This tender white cake features a delightful hint of almond and vanilla, making it the perfect foundation for your holiday celebration.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups whole milk
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease one 8-inch square pan and one 8-inch round pan, lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. Whisk baking powder and baking soda together, stir into the butter mixture, then alternately add flour and milk in batches until smooth.
  4. Divide the batter between the two pans and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  5. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 2 hours.
  6. Position the square cake like a diamond; cut the round cake in half and place the flat sides against the top-left and top-right edges of the square to form a heart.
  7. Whip the frosting ingredients together until fluffy and use it to cover the entire cake, ensuring you fill and smooth over the seams where the cakes join.

Notes

To ensure the most seamless heart shape, use a long offset spatula to smooth the frosting over the points where the different cake shapes connect. If the round halves don’t sit perfectly flush against the square, a tiny dab of frosting acts as glue to hold the structure together before you apply the crumb coat.

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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