Description
Delicious mini heart-shaped cakes perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Ingredients
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- 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup shortening
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- dash salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- food coloring
- Valentine’s sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat 6 mini heart cake pans with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
- Add the flour mixture and milk alternately, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans, filling each about ⅔ full.
- Bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely before frosting.
- Beat the butter and shortening together until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on medium speed.
- Add the vanilla extract and salt.
- Add the milk one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- If desired, mix in food coloring.
- Frost the tops of the cakes with a knife or spatula.
- Pipe decorations, add sprinkles, or write messages on the cakes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe makes perfect mini heart cakes for any special occasion.
- Adjust food coloring based on desired colors for decorating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake