Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Strawberry Heart Cake, a masterpiece that combines flavors, textures, and aesthetics. This delectable treat features a moist and fluffy vanilla cake batter, transformed into charming heart-shaped layers, and sandwiched with a luscious strawberry filling. Topped with a velvety vanilla buttercream frosting, it's a visual delight, perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any special occasion.
This comprehensive guide includes not only the Strawberry Heart Cake recipe but also variations to tantalize your taste buds. Explore the richness of the Chocolate Heart Cake, where rich chocolate cake layers embrace a luscious chocolate ganache filling, all enveloped in a decadent chocolate buttercream frosting. For a fruity twist, embark on the Lemon Blueberry Heart Cake adventure, where zesty lemon cake layers intertwine with a vibrant blueberry filling, complemented by a tangy lemon buttercream frosting.
Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring baking success even for beginners. Tips and tricks are generously sprinkled throughout the guide, guiding you through the process of achieving perfectly shaped heart-shaped layers, creating smooth and creamy fillings, and mastering the art of flawless frosting techniques.
With a focus on accessibility, the recipes utilize readily available ingredients, ensuring you can easily gather everything needed from your local grocery store. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventure, this guide will empower you to create stunning and delicious heart-shaped cakes that will impress your loved ones and make every celebration truly memorable.
So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey with our Strawberry Heart Cake and its tantalizing variations. Let the aroma of freshly baked cake fill your kitchen as you create a masterpiece that will capture hearts and taste buds alike.
HIDDEN HEART STRAWBERRY BUNDT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
What a delightful and sweet surprise to find a heart in the middle of a strawberry bundt cake!
Provided by Frank Tiu
Categories Desserts
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- On a cutting board, slice the ends off the pound cakes, then slice the cakes to the same thickness as the heart-shaped cookie cutter.
- Cut the centers out of the slices of pound cake with the cookie cutter. Set the hearts aside and discard the scraps or save for another use.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and salt with an electric hand mixer for 4 minutes, or until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Add the vanilla and eggs, 1 at a time, beating to incorporate before adding the next. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
- Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold to incorporate a bit with a rubber spatula.
- Continue mixing with the electric hand mixer, streaming in the milk and beating until just incorporated. Add the strawberry puree and beat to combine.
- Grease a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
- Add 2 cups of cake batter to the bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Place the pound cake heart cut-outs around the pan, points up, submerging in the batter by about ½ inch (1 ¼ cm.) Add the rest of the batter, then gently tap the pan against the counter 2-3 times to release any air bubbles.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 30 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Make the vanilla simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, and vanilla. Cook until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture reaches a gentle boil. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Make the white chocolate ganache: In a medium bowl, pour the heavy cream over the white chocolate chips. Whisk until completely smooth.
- Using a skewer, poke holes all over the cake, then brush with the vanilla simple syrup.
- Pour the white chocolate ganache over the cake. Decorate with sprinkles.
- Slice the cake to reveal the hidden hearts, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 934 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 59 grams
STRAWBERRY HEART CAKE
My granddaughter, Leslie, was born on Valentine's Day, so every year I bake up this special strawberry heart-shaped cake for her. We love the berries folded right into the batter. It's a convenient way to whip up a delightful dessert since it starts with a boxed mix.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin and flour. Beat in oil and eggs. Drain strawberries, reserving 1/2 cup syrup for frosting. Add berries and water to batter; mix well. Divide batter between two waxed paper-lined 8-in. baking pans, one square and one round. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes (square) and 35-40 minutes (round or until cake tests done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine butter and reserved syrup. Gradually add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Place square cake diagonally on a 20x15-in. covered board. Cut round cake in half. , Frost cut sides; place frosted sides against the top two sides of square cake, forming a heart. Frost sides and top of cake. Decorate with red-hots if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HEART-SHAPED CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CAKE
The easiest (and most delicious) way to say I love you this Valentine's Day!
Provided by Stephanie Wise
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F for shiny metal pan or 325°F for dark, nonstick or glass pan. Grease and flour bottoms and sides of 2 heart-shaped pans (or two 9-inch round cake pans or three 8-inch round cake pans).
- Prepare cake ingredients as directed on cake mix box. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake 25 to 35 minutes until toothpick inserted in center of cakes comes out clean. Cool cakes 10 minutes in pans, then carefully remove from pans and cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, blend strawberries and lemon juice until fully pureed. Pour puree into small saucepan. Bring mixture to simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, 10 to 15 minutes until mixture reduces to about 1/4 to ? cup. Cool completely to room temperature.
- In large bowl or bowl of stand mixer, beat butter and strawberry mixture 1 to 2 minutes on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in powdered sugar on medium speed 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until mixture is smooth. Add milk and vanilla; stir to combine. Increase speed to high and beat 1 minute more until frosting is creamy and fluffy.
- Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Frost top with generous amount of frosting. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides with remaining frosting. Decorate with chocolate-covered strawberries, if desired. Store leftovers tightly covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- *To make chocolate-covered strawberries, melt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Dip strawberries halfway into chocolate mixture, then transfer to wax paper or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Chill in refrigerator 30 minutes to set.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- For a smoother batter, use room temperature ingredients.
- Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- If you don't have a heart-shaped cake pan, you can use a round cake pan and cut the cake into a heart shape after it has cooled.
- To make the strawberry glaze, use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- You can adjust the amount of sugar in the glaze to your liking.
- If you want a thicker glaze, you can add more powdered sugar.
- To decorate the cake, you can use fresh strawberries, sprinkles, or other decorations of your choice.
Conclusion:
This strawberry heart cake is a delicious and festive treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake, sweet and tangy strawberry glaze, and adorable heart shape, this cake is sure to be a hit. Whether you're making it for a special someone or just for yourself, this cake is sure to bring a smile to your face.
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