Cake With Heart Inside (Printer-Friendly)
Soft vanilla cake with a hidden heart center and rich berry or chocolate filling, perfect for special moments.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
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2 cups cake flour
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 tsp baking powder
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1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
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1 cup whole milk
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Additional
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Gel food coloring, as needed
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Favorite filling such as berry jam or chocolate ganache
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly mixed.
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Using a mixer, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, then add vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
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Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Fold gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
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Scoop a small portion of the plain batter into a separate bowl and stir in gel food coloring until the desired shade is achieved.
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Pour plain batter evenly into prepared pans. In one pan, drop spoonfuls of colored batter in the center, then cover with additional plain batter to create a heart shape inside.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow cakes to cool completely in pans before removing.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for optimal batter consistency.
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Avoid overmixing after adding dry ingredients to maintain a tender crumb.