Realistic Heart Cake
The Realistic Heart Cake is a beautiful and customizable dessert perfect for any celebration. With delicious layers and creative decorating, it’s sure to impress. Whether you choose chocolate, fruit, or any other flavor, this cake is both stunning and tasty!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk whole or buttermilk
For the Buttercream:
- 2 cups unsalted butter room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 –4 tablespoons heavy cream or milk for consistency
- Food coloring optional, for decorating
For the Filling (optional):
- Jam or fruit preserves like raspberry or strawberry
- Whipped cream or buttercream
Decorations (optional):
- Edible pearls or sprinkles
- Fresh flowers or edible gold leaf for extra decoration
Instructions
Prepare the Cake Layers:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round pans and one square pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until the batter is smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the round and square pans, leveling the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely.
Assemble the Heart Shape:
- Once cooled, carefully cut the round cakes in half to create two semicircles.
- On a serving board, place the square cake with one corner facing you.
- Position the two semicircles on top of the square cake to form a heart shape. Use a bit of buttercream to secure the pieces.
Crumb Coat the Cake:
- Apply a thin layer of buttercream over the entire cake to seal in crumbs.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up the crumb coat.
Decorate the Cake:
- Color your buttercream with food coloring if desired, and use different shades for a vibrant look.
- Use piping tips to add decorations such as rosettes, borders, or other designs.
- Add any final touches like edible pearls, flowers, or sprinkles.
Serve and Enjoy:
- Once decorated, your heart-shaped cake is ready to be served! Pair with light desserts, ice cream, or your favorite drink. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 375
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 32g
- Protein: 4g