Description
A moist and tender heart-shaped red velvet cake with a rich cocoa flavor and vibrant red color, finished with a smooth cream cheese frosting perfect for Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or any special celebration.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cocoa powder
1 tsp salt
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp red food coloring
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp white vinegar
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (frosting)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, oil, buttermilk, red food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar until smooth.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Allow cake to cool completely before removing from pan.
8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
9. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.
10. Frost the cooled cake evenly and decorate as desired.
Notes
For a deeper red color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
Chill the cake slightly before frosting for cleaner edges.
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: heart shaped cake, red velvet cake, valentine dessert, cream cheese frosting