Heart Pink Cake with Pink Bow
A delightful cake radiating love with its delicate pink hue and vanilla aroma, perfect for celebrations and heartfelt gatherings.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour Sifted for light texture.
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Softened
- 1 cup Milk Room temperature
- 3 large Eggs Room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Pink food coloring Add until desired shade is reached.
Frosting Ingredients
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Softened
- 2 tablespoons Milk Add more for desired consistency
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Pink ribbon or edible bow For decoration
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and greased a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending well after each, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine flour and baking powder, then gradually add to the creamed mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in pink food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
Frosting and Decoration
- Beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Frost cooled cake generously and add a pink ribbon or edible bow for decoration.
Notes
For variations, use flaxseed meal for a vegan option or add lemon zest for flavor. Ensure freshness by storing properly.