Valentines Mini Heart Cakes Recipe
Delight your loved ones with these charming Valentines Mini Heart Cakes—moist, fluffy, and topped with creamy frosting for a perfect romantic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini heart cakes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- Red or pink food coloring (optional)
- ½ cup cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour mini heart-shaped cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
- If desired, add a few drops of red or pink food coloring and gently swirl for a marbled effect.
- Pour batter into prepared pans, filling each about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before removing from pans.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled mini heart cakes and decorate as desired.
Notes
For extra flair, sprinkle with edible glitter or top with fresh berries to enhance presentation.
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