Aquarius Season Heart Cake
This vibrant blue heart-shaped cake with buttercream layers is inspired by the whimsical essence of Aquarius season, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
- blue food coloring Add to achieve desired color.
Buttercream Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 sticks softened butter
- a splash milk for buttercream
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and lightly flour two heart-shaped pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry mixture and milk to the beaten batter.
- Add the blue food coloring and mix until desired color is achieved.
Baking
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared heart-shaped pans.
- Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in pans before transferring to a wire rack.
Buttercream Preparation
- In a bowl, mix softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar until fully mixed and fluffy.
- Add a splash of milk for extra creaminess.
Assembly
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, generously spread buttercream between the layers.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with remaining buttercream.
- Decorate as desired, using edible decorations.
Notes
To keep the cake fresh, store it at room temperature covered lightly.