Description
A charming and nostalgic cake that’s perfect for any celebration, bringing back the aesthetics of vintage baking with intricate designs and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
- Buttercream frosting (for decoration)
- Gel food coloring (for pastel shades)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your heart-shaped cake pans.
- In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting with buttercream.
- Use a turntable to pipe intricate designs, incorporating pastel colors with gel food coloring.
Notes
For a perfect buttercream consistency, ensure your butter is at room temperature and eliminate air bubbles before piping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg