Valentine Heart Cake

Surprise your loved ones with a homemade heart-shaped cake this Valentine's Day. This tender and moist cake is the perfect way to show someone you care. With its light and fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, it's sure to win their heart. Decorate with luscious buttercream frosting and a sprinkle of love. This delightful cake will surely be the highlight of your Valentine's Day celebration.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Pink or red food coloring
• Buttercream frosting
• Sprinkles or heart-shaped decorations

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
6. Add a few drops of pink or red food coloring to the batter and mix until desired color is achieved.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cake is completely cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out a smaller heart shape in the center of the cake.
11. Frost the entire cake with buttercream frosting, including the cut-out heart shape.
12. Decorate the cake with sprinkles or heart-shaped decorations to add an extra touch of love.

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