Heart Cake

Dairy Free
Heart Cake
105 min.
12
447kcal

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Looking to impress your loved ones with a delightful dessert that’s both visually stunning and delicious? Look no further than our Heart Cake! This charming treat is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a romantic dinner, a birthday celebration, or simply a sweet surprise for someone special. With its vibrant heart shape and colorful decorations, this cake is sure to capture hearts and taste buds alike.

What makes this Heart Cake even more appealing is that it’s completely dairy-free, making it a fantastic option for those with dietary restrictions or anyone looking to enjoy a lighter dessert. The base of the cake is a moist and fluffy white cake mix, combined with simple ingredients that create a delightful flavor profile. Topped with creamy vanilla frosting and adorned with festive candy decorations, this cake is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the palate.

In just 105 minutes, you can create a stunning centerpiece that serves 12 people, making it perfect for gatherings or family celebrations. The combination of chocolate candies and conversation hearts adds a playful touch, making it a fun dessert for both kids and adults. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake a cake that’s as sweet as it is beautiful!

Ingredients

  • box cake mix white with pudding (1 lb 2.25 oz)
  • 1.3 cups water 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  •  egg whites 
  • lb vanilla frosting canned
  • tablespoon sprinkles 
  • 0.3 cup m&m candies 
  • 0.5 cup candy hearts 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 8-inch round cake pan and 8-inch square pan with cooking spray or grease with shortening. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  2. Pour 2 cups batter into round pan and remaining batter into square pan.
  3. Bake 27 to 32 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from pans; place on wire racks. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Cut round cake in half. On serving tray or large platter, arrange square cake and round cake halves into heart shape. (See link below for diagram.) Attach cakes with small amount of frosting.
  6. Spread frosting on sides and top of cake. Arrange chocolate candies around top edge of cake. About 2 inches inside chocolate candies, arrange cinnamon candies in heart shape.
  7. Place 3-inch heart-shaped open cookie cutter in center of cake.
  8. Pour candy decors evenly inside cookie cutter; remove cookie cutter from cake. Arrange conversation heart candies and chocolate candies around smaller heart.

Nutrition Facts

Calories447kcal
Protein2.55%
Fat30.38%
Carbs67.07%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.58
Glycemic Load
11.04
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
5.0208695307374%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:446.96kcal
22.35%
Fat:15.17g
23.35%
Saturated Fat:3.76g
23.52%
Carbohydrates:75.36g
25.12%
Net Carbohydrates:74.73g
27.17%
Sugar:55.91g
62.12%
Cholesterol:0.87mg
0.29%
Sodium:385.73mg
16.77%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.87g
5.74%
Vitamin K:17.21µg
16.39%
Phosphorus:153.12mg
15.31%
Vitamin B2:0.24mg
14.15%
Calcium:103.45mg
10.35%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.66%
Folate:33.48µg
8.37%
Selenium:5.24µg
7.49%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.5%
Vitamin B3:1.12mg
5.6%
Iron:0.98mg
5.44%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.46%
Fiber:0.63g
2.52%
Copper:0.04mg
2.03%
Vitamin B5:0.16mg
1.62%
Magnesium:6.19mg
1.55%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.53%
Potassium:51.79mg
1.48%