Description
A delightful and visually appealing cake perfect for Valentine’s Day or any special occasion. This easy-to-make heart-shaped cake combines a moist vanilla-almond flavored cake with a vibrant marbled buttercream frosting, making it both delicious and Instagram-worthy.
Ingredients
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1 box white cake mix (plus ingredients called for on the box)
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 teaspoons almond extract
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Red and orange food coloring
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Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Cakes:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and flour a square cake pan and a round cake pan.
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Prepare the cake mix according to the package instructions.
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Pour the batter into the square pan and the round pan, dividing evenly.
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Bake as per the package directions. Once baked, allow the cakes to cool completely.
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Assemble the Heart Shape:
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Place the square cake on a flat surface, oriented as a diamond.
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Cut the round cake in half horizontally to create two half-moon shapes.
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Attach the half-moons to the top left and right sides of the square cake, forming a heart shape.
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Gently press the pieces together to adhere.
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Prepare the Frosting:
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In a large bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
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Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
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Divide the frosting into three portions.
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Tint one portion with red food coloring and another with orange food coloring, leaving the third portion white.
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Decorate the Cake:
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Spread a thin layer of white frosting over the entire cake.
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Drop spoonfuls of the red and orange tinted frostings onto the cake.
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Use an offset spatula to swirl the colors together, creating a marbled effect.
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Pat sprinkles onto the sides of the cake for added decoration.
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Chill and Serve:
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Cover the cake and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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Before serving, let the cake stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to soften slightly.
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Notes
Food Coloring: Adjust the amount of food coloring to achieve the desired shade of pink and orange.
Sprinkles: Feel free to use any sprinkles of your choice to personalize the cake.
Storage: Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: american
Nutrition
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg