Delightful Purple Vintage Heart Cake
A visually striking cake with a buttery yellow base and vibrant purple hue, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- Purple food coloring
- Edible glitter for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
- Add purple food coloring to the batter until the desired shade is achieved.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting and decorate with edible glitter.
Notes
For a delightful presentation, serve in heart-shaped slices with tea or coffee. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Find it online: https://www.cookiva.net/purple-vintage-heart-cake/