Mini Heart Cake Recipe (Perfect for Valentine's & Parties!)
Make adorable mini heart cakes with this easy recipe. These individual treats are perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any celebration. Moist, delicious, and simple to decorate.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk room temperature
- Gel food coloring optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and spray mini heart cake pans with baking spray
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl
- Beat butter and sugar with electric mixer for three minutes until light and fluffy
- Add eggs one at a time, beating 30 seconds after each addition
- Mix in vanilla extract for 15 seconds
- Add half the flour mixture and mix on low until just combined
- Pour in buttermilk and mix until combined
- Add remaining flour mixture and mix until just combined
- Add food coloring if desired and mix until color is even
- Fill each heart cavity two-thirds full with batter
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until toothpick comes out clean
- Cool in pan for five minutes, then remove to cooling rack
- Let cool completely before frosting and serving