Description
A vintage-inspired cake perfect for Leo season birthdays, featuring heart decorations and a romantic aesthetic.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Red food coloring (optional for heart decor)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before decorating with vintage-inspired designs and hearts.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute buttermilk for whole milk.
- Use gel food coloring for vibrant heart decorations.
- Decorate with edible gold dust for a vintage touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: vintage cake, heart cake, Leo birthday, romantic cake, birthday dessert