Heart Pink Cake with Pink Bow
This adorable Heart Pink Cake with a Pink Bow is as delicious as it is beautiful! A soft, fluffy vanilla cake with a dreamy pink hue, topped with silky buttercream frosting and a stunning piped bow. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or any special occasion, this cake is sure to impress. Don’t worry if you’re new to baking—I’ll guide you through every step so you can create a bakery-worthy masterpiece at home!
Equipment
- Heart-shaped cake pan – For the perfect shape.
- Electric mixer – Ensures a smooth and fluffy batter.
- Mixing bowls & spatula – For combining ingredients.
- Cake turntable – Makes frosting and decorating easier.
- Offset spatula – Helps spread frosting evenly.
- Piping bags & tips – To create delicate bows.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- Pink food coloring as needed
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Make the Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a heart-shaped cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract and pink food coloring.
- Alternating, add the dry ingredients and milk in batches, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- 💡 Baking Tip: Don’t overmix! Stir just until combined for a soft, fluffy cake.
- 2️⃣ Bake & Cool the Cake
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 💡 Pro Tip: A warm cake melts frosting! Let it cool fully before decorating.
- 3️⃣ Make the Buttercream Frosting
- Beat butter until creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing on low.
- Stir in vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons heavy cream.
- Add pink food coloring and mix until smooth.
- If needed, adjust consistency with more cream or powdered sugar.
- Assembling & Decorating the Cake
- 4️⃣ Apply the Base Frosting
- Place the cooled cake on a turntable.
- Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting and chill for 30 minutes.
- Spread the final layer of frosting smoothly using an offset spatula.
- 💡 Pro Tip: If the frosting is too stiff, add a teaspoon of milk. If it’s too runny, add powdered sugar.
- 5️⃣ Pipe the Pink Bow
- Fill a piping bag with pink buttercream and attach a large star tip.
- Pipe two loops for the bow, leaving space in the center.
- Pipe a center knot and two ribbon tails.
- Use a spatula or toothpick to refine the edges.
- 💡 Fun Tip: Lightly dust with edible glitter for an elegant shimmer!
- 6️⃣ Add Extra Decorations (Optional)
- Sprinkle edible pearls along the edges for a vintage touch.
- Pipe rosettes or swirls for extra texture.
Notes
✔ For a richer flavor, add ½ teaspoon almond extract to the batter.
✔ Use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour for an even softer texture.
✔ To create an ombre frosting effect, blend different shades of pink buttercream.
✔ Use cake flour instead of all-purpose flour for an even softer texture.
✔ To create an ombre frosting effect, blend different shades of pink buttercream.
