Heart-Shaped Decorated Cake

Heart-shaped cakes have been associated with love and romance since ancient times, and are popular for Valentine’s Day celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Heart-Shaped Decorated Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 5 drop Food coloring
• 2 tablespoon Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with a few drops of food coloring until desired color is achieved.
10. Drizzle the colored icing over the cooled cake and decorate with sprinkles.
11. Let the icing set for about 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.