Description
This heart-shaped Mother’s Day cake is a sweet gesture to show your love and appreciation. It’s moist, fluffy, and topped with a luscious frosting that will make any mom feel special. Perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day with a homemade touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup milk
- 3 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- For the frosting: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles or edible decorations (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well. Add milk and vanilla extract to achieve the desired consistency. If using, add food coloring and mix until well combined.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost the top and sides with the prepared frosting. Decorate with sprinkles or edible decorations if desired.
- Slice and serve your beautiful heart-shaped cake to the special mom in your life!
Notes
- For a chocolate variation, substitute ½ cup of flour with cocoa powder.
- Feel free to add a fruit filling between the layers for added flavor.
- This cake can be made a day in advance; just store it in an airtight container.
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