Heart Birthday Cake
Celebrate love and affection with a heart-shaped birthday cake, perfect for romantic occasions or simply showing someone how much you care.
Equipment
- Heart-Shaped Cake Pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 box cake mix or use scratch ingredients (flour, sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla extract)
- 1 cup buttercream or fondant for decorating
- decorative items like edible flowers, sprinkles, or heart-shaped candies
- optional mix-ins chocolate chips, fruit, raspberry or lemon curd filling
Instructions
- Grease the heart-shaped cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cake batter following the cake mix or your scratch recipe. Mix well to avoid lumps.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–35 minutes. Check with a toothpick for doneness.
- Let the cake cool completely before decorating.
- Frost with buttercream or fondant. Add decorative items and personalize with messages, colors, or themes.
Notes
Get creative with the decorations. Heart cakes are perfect for romantic surprises or themed parties. For a healthier or allergen-free version, try vegan or gluten-free ingredient substitutions.