Valentines Day Conversation Heart Cake
Valentine’s Day Conversation Heart Cake is a dazzling dessert that captures the essence of love. With its moist and fluffy layers, vibrant buttercream frosting, and playful conversation heart candies, this cake is perfect for sharing sweet moments with loved ones. Each slice promises a delightful experience both in flavor and presentation, making it an ideal centerpiece for your Valentine’s celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Buttercream frosting (for decoration)
- Gel food coloring (for decoration)
- Conversation heart candies (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two heart-shaped cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before removing from pans.
- Frost with buttercream tinted in pastel colors and top with conversation heart candies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg