Description
A delicious red velvet cake shaped like a heart, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ounce red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- Frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- In a small bowl, combine the buttermilk, food coloring, and vinegar.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake.
Notes
- You can add chocolate chips to the batter for extra flavor.
- Decorate with sprinkles or fresh berries.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American