Description
Bake a tender, moist, and perfectly balanced heart shaped cake that’s ideal for any celebration. This recipe guarantees a beautiful presentation and an unforgettable flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups (300g) cake flour (or all-purpose flour + cornstarch hack)
- 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon or orange zest
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Pans & Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your heart-shaped cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment paper if desired.
- 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together buttermilk, vanilla extract, and optional zest.
- 4. Mix Batter: Add softened butter to the dry ingredients. Beat on low speed until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add wet ingredients, mixing on low until just combined. Scrape bowl, then beat on medium for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Do not overmix.
- 5. Fill Pans & Bake: Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 6. Cool Cakes: Let cakes cool in pans on a wire rack for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto the rack to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 25-30 mins