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Valentines Mini Heart Cakes Recipe

Delight your loved ones with these charming Valentines Mini Heart Cakes – moist, fluffy, and beautifully decorated for a perfect sweet treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • Red food coloring, as desired
  • 1 cup buttercream frosting
  • Red and pink sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease mini heart-shaped cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Alternately add flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
  6. Add red food coloring until desired pink/red hue is achieved.
  7. Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 15-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow cakes to cool completely before removing from pans.
  9. Frost the cooled mini cakes with buttercream and decorate with sprinkles.

Notes

For an extra special touch, serve chilled with fresh strawberries or a drizzle of chocolate sauce.