Description
A beautifully decorated Vintage Heart Cake with intricate piping, pastel hues, and a charming retro aesthetic. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
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Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
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Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Food coloring (pastel pink, blue, yellow)
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Decoration:
- Edible pearls, fondant bows, piped lace details
- Piping tools (star and round tips for intricate designs)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl. Slowly mix into wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before decorating.
- Prepare the buttercream frosting. Beat butter until creamy, then add powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Apply a crumb coat to the cake. Let it set, then add a second frosting layer for a flawless finish.
- Use a piping bag with decorative tips to create vintage swirls, rosettes, and lace details.
- Add final touches with edible pearls, bows, and custom text. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If you don’t have a heart-shaped pan, bake in a round pan and cut into a heart shape.
- Add cocoa powder for a chocolate version or strawberry puree for a pink-tinted cake.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Retro, Vintage
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: vintage cake, heart cake, retro cake, buttercream cake, piped cake, anniversary cake, birthday cake