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Perfect Heart-Shaped Mothers Day Cake Without Heart Pan Easy Recipe

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A simple and creative heart-shaped cake made without a heart pan, perfect for Mother’s Day or any special occasion. This moist, tender cake uses pantry staples and a clever assembly technique for a beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, room temperature
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • Fresh strawberries or raspberries (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round pans and one 8-inch square pan, then line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. With the mixer on low, alternately add the flour mixture in three parts and the milk in two parts, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
  6. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Chill for 10-15 minutes if desired.
  10. Place the square cake on a serving plate. Cut each round cake in half and arrange the halves on adjacent sides of the square to form a heart shape. Trim edges if needed.
  11. Apply a thin crumb coat of frosting to seal in crumbs. Chill for 15 minutes, then frost fully with remaining frosting using an offset spatula.
  12. Garnish with fresh strawberries or raspberries around the edges.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Grease and line pans to prevent sticking. Chill frosting before spreading for a smoother finish. Trim cake edges carefully for a snug heart shape. If batter is too thick, add a splash more milk. Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent sliding.

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