Indulge in the delectable flavors of a classic coffee cake, transformed into an adorable heart-shaped delight. This charming treat is perfect for expressing love and affection to your special someone on Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any occasion deserving a sweet gesture. The moist and tender crumb of the cake is complemented by a sweet and crunchy streusel topping, creating a harmonious balance of textures in every bite. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our carefully curated collection of recipes caters to all skill levels. From a simple one-bowl recipe to a more elaborate layered version, you'll find the perfect recipe to suit your time constraints and baking expertise. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a delightful baking journey as we create this heartfelt coffee cake masterpiece.
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SWEET HEART CAKE
Bake your feelings known with a heart-shaped cake that's as sweet as it is easy. Wondering how to make a Sweet Heart Cake? Start with Betty Crocker™ cake mix, and then use one 8-inch round pan and one 8-inch square pan. Follow our step-by-step directions and diagram to create this Valentine's Day cake.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h58m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease or lightly spray bottoms only of one 8-inch round and one 8-inch square pan.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into pans.
- Bake square pan 25 to 29 minutes, round pan 29 to 34 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Cut round cake in half. Put square cake on tray with one point toward you. Place cut side of each half against one of the top sides of square cake to make a heart as shown in diagram.
- Tint frosting with a few drops food color. Frost cake with frosting. Store loosely covered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 48 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 2 g
HEART SMART CINNAMON STREUSEL COFFEE CAKE
Enjoy this delicious coffee cake made with Bisquick Heart Smart® mix and streusel topping - ready in 50 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 50m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and side of 9-inch round cake pan with cooking spray. In small bowl, stir 1/3 cup Bisquick mix, the brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly.
- In medium bowl, stir all coffee cake ingredients until blended. Spread in pan. Sprinkle with topping.
- Bake 18 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm or cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g
EASY HEART-SHAPED CAKE
This heart-shaped cake combines Ann McGavin Stout's Homemade Vanilla Cake recipe and QueenCook's Easy Valentine's Day Cake frosting recipe. The result is a supremely tasty, no-fail heart cake.
Provided by thehungryscientist
Time 2h25m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan and an 8-inch round pan. Line bottoms with parchment or wax paper. Grease paper and dust lightly with flour.
- Beat white sugar, butter, vanilla, and almond extract in a large bowl with an electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, 1 at a time, until well combined.
- Stir flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt together in another bowl.
- Beat 1 cup dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined. Add 1/2 cup milk; beat until combined. Continue adding 1 cup dry ingredients and 1/2 cup milk, beating after each addition, until all are used and batter is smooth. Divide evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely on racks.
- Beat butter and vanilla together in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, about 30 seconds. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating after each addition and adding milk as needed, until frosting is fluffy, smooth, and spreadable.
- Remove 1/3 cup frosting and divide between 2 small bowls. Tint 1 dark pink with red food coloring. Tint the other orange-pink with red and yellow food coloring. Tint remaining frosting light pink with red food coloring.
- Set square cake on a work surface and rotate 45 degrees so that it resembles a diamond. Spread a little light pink frosting on left and right top sides of the diamond. Cut round cake in half crosswise to make 2 half-moons. Attach half-moons to top left and top right sides of diamond, gently pressing cake pieces together to adhere. Spread remaining light pink frosting over the assembled cake. Drop spoonfuls of dark pink and pink-orange frosting onto cake. Drag an offset spatula through frosting to create a marbled look.
- Pat sprinkles onto the sides of the cake. Chill, covered, for up to 3 days. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before slicing into 16 pieces.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 778.3 calories, Carbohydrate 109.4 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 22.6 g, Sodium 205.8 mg, Sugar 87.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your coffee cake the best flavor and texture. This is especially important for the strawberries.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
- Don't overbake the cake: Overbaking the cake will make it dry. Bake just until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing it: This will help the glaze set properly.
- Serve the cake warm or at room temperature: Coffee cake is best served warm or at room temperature. It can also be served cold, but it will be more dense.
Conclusion:
This heart-shaped coffee cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for Valentine's Day or any other special occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you are looking for a special breakfast or dessert, give this heart-shaped coffee cake a try!
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