Description
A vintage heart cake is a charming and nostalgic dessert, known for its heart shape and intricately piped buttercream decorations, perfect for romantic occasions, anniversaries, or Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (for buttercream)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar (for buttercream)
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream (for buttercream)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)
- Gel food coloring (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk. Add food coloring if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the buttercream, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
- Color the frosting as desired, then pipe decorative designs onto the cooled cake using various piping tips.
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors without altering the frosting texture.
- Decorate with vintage-style piping techniques such as shells, rosettes, and swirls for an authentic look.
- You can split the cake into layers and add filling for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: vintage heart cake, heart-shaped cake, Valentine's Day dessert, romantic cake, buttercream piping, retro cake design