Simple & Easy Red Velvet Heart Shape Cake Recipe

Everyone loves red velvet cakes for their unique flavor, moist texture, and vibrant red color, perfectly complemented by creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, making it an irresistible treat for all.

Let's see the recipe for a red velvet heart shape cake:

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tsp cocoa powder

• 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

• 1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature

• 2 large eggs, at room temperature

• 2 tbsp red food coloring

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 pound (16 oz) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch heart-shaped cake pans (or round pans if you don't have heart-shaped ones).

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder. Set aside.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, red food coloring, vanilla extract, and white vinegar.

4. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined and smooth.

5. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove them from the pans and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Prepare the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the vanilla extract and beat until light and fluffy.

7. Assemble the Cake:

• Place one layer of the cake on a serving plate or cake board.

• Spread a thick layer of cream cheese frosting over the top.

• Place the second layer on top and spread the frosting evenly over the entire cake.

• Use the remaining frosting to decorate the sides and top of the cake as desired.

1. Decorate: For a festive touch, you can decorate your red velvet heart-shaped cake with sprinkles, edible glitter, or fresh berries.

2. Serve: Slice and enjoy your delicious red velvet birthday cake with friends and family!

Final Words

This red velvet heart-shaped cake recipe is perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, valentine's day, and other occasions. The moist and tender cake paired with creamy, tangy frosting makes it a delightful treat for everyone.