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Mini Valentine Cakes

Mini Heart Cakes

Delight in these Mini Valentine Cakes that are perfectly sweet and charming, making every occasion feel special.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 5 cakes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter
  • 1.5 cups butter room temperature
  • 2.5 cups sugar
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 cups milk
Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream or milk

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Half Sheet Pan
  • piping bag
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and position the rack in the middle of the oven. Prep a half sheet pan with a layer of parchment paper and lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar with an electric mixer for at least 3 minutes on medium. Add the egg whites and vanilla, and beat well.
  3. In a separate large bowl, stir together the dry ingredients: cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk to the mixing bowl, beating on medium speed. Scrape down the bowl and mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared half sheet pan.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool and cut out heart shapes with a heart-shaped cookie cutter.
Frosting & Decoration
  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter for 2 minutes on medium speed. Adjust the speed to low and add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until well incorporated.
  2. Add salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, and heavy cream (or milk). Beat on medium speed for at least 3 minutes. Adjust frosting thickness as desired.
  3. Fill a piping bag with frosting. Frost mini heart cakes and decorate with flowers and sprinkles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 196mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Get creative by adding different extracts or mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit to enhance flavor.

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