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18th Birthday Cake Heart Shape: A Sweet Celebration Delight

Irresistible 18th Birthday Cake Heart Shape for Sweet Memories

This 18th Birthday Cake Heart Shape is a delightful centerpiece for the celebration, combining rich cocoa and fresh strawberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted butter Softened
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Milk Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cups Cocoa powder
For the Frosting and Topping
  • 2 cups Heavy cream Whipped
  • 1 cup Strawberries, sliced Fresh
  • 0.5 cups Chocolate ganache For drizzling

Equipment

  • Heart-shaped cake pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a heart-shaped cake pan.
  3. Cream the butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  6. Combine the flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder in another bowl.
  7. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until smooth.
  8. Pour the batter into your prepared heart-shaped pan.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  11. Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  12. Frost the cooled cake with whipped cream and top with strawberries and chocolate ganache.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Dust with cocoa powder for an extra chocolatey surprise.

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