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Heart shaped valentine cake created from square and round cakes with pink frosting

Valentine Cake

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Description

Create a stunning heart-shaped dessert without a specialty pan by combining a square and a round cake. This moist vanilla-almond cake is finished with a rich homemade buttercream, making it the perfect romantic centerpiece for any celebration.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened (for icing)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for icing)
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk (optional, for icing consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease and flour one 8-inch square pan and one 8-inch round pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup of softened butter with an electric mixer until pale and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, almond extract, baking powder, and baking soda.
  4. Add the flour and milk in two batches (1 cup flour then 2/3 cup milk), mixing until the batter is just smooth.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 2 hours.
  7. Prepare the icing by beating the confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup softened butter, and vanilla until smooth, adding milk if needed for spreadability.
  8. Assemble by placing the square cake as a diamond, cutting the round cake in half, and placing each half against the top sides of the square before frosting the entire heart.

Notes

For the cleanest assembly, ensure the cakes are chilled or completely room temperature before cutting and frosting. If the cake layers are domed, use a serrated knife to level the tops before connecting the pieces to ensure a flat, professional-looking surface for your buttercream.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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