Calling all bakers and dessert enthusiasts! Are you looking for a delightful and eye-catching treat that will impress your loved ones? Look no further than the Strawberry Heart Cake, a culinary masterpiece that combines the flavors of sweet strawberries and fluffy cake, topped with a luscious strawberry glaze. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day, an anniversary, or simply want to indulge in a delicious dessert, this strawberry heart cake is sure to steal hearts and satisfy taste buds. With its vibrant red color and charming heart shape, this cake is a true feast for the eyes, and its delectable taste will leave you craving more. In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the steps of creating this delightful dessert, including the perfect recipe, essential tips, and creative variations to suit your preferences. Get ready to embark on a baking journey that will leave you with a stunning and delicious strawberry heart cake that will become the star of your next special occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HIDDEN HEART STRAWBERRY BUNDT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
What a delightful and sweet surprise to find a heart in the middle of a strawberry bundt cake!
Provided by Frank Tiu
Categories Desserts
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- On a cutting board, slice the ends off the pound cakes, then slice the cakes to the same thickness as the heart-shaped cookie cutter.
- Cut the centers out of the slices of pound cake with the cookie cutter. Set the hearts aside and discard the scraps or save for another use.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar, and salt with an electric hand mixer for 4 minutes, or until fluffy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula.
- Add the vanilla and eggs, 1 at a time, beating to incorporate before adding the next. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
- Sift in the flour and baking soda, then fold to incorporate a bit with a rubber spatula.
- Continue mixing with the electric hand mixer, streaming in the milk and beating until just incorporated. Add the strawberry puree and beat to combine.
- Grease a bundt pan with nonstick spray.
- Add 2 cups of cake batter to the bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Place the pound cake heart cut-outs around the pan, points up, submerging in the batter by about ½ inch (1 ¼ cm.) Add the rest of the batter, then gently tap the pan against the counter 2-3 times to release any air bubbles.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Let the cake cool for 30 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Make the vanilla simple syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, sugar, and vanilla. Cook until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture reaches a gentle boil. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
- Make the white chocolate ganache: In a medium bowl, pour the heavy cream over the white chocolate chips. Whisk until completely smooth.
- Using a skewer, poke holes all over the cake, then brush with the vanilla simple syrup.
- Pour the white chocolate ganache over the cake. Decorate with sprinkles.
- Slice the cake to reveal the hidden hearts, then serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 934 calories, Carbohydrate 114 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 59 grams
STRAWBERRY HEART CAKE
My granddaughter, Leslie, was born on Valentine's Day, so every year I bake up this special strawberry heart-shaped cake for her. We love the berries folded right into the batter. It's a convenient way to whip up a delightful dessert since it starts with a boxed mix.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 12-16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin and flour. Beat in oil and eggs. Drain strawberries, reserving 1/2 cup syrup for frosting. Add berries and water to batter; mix well. Divide batter between two waxed paper-lined 8-in. baking pans, one square and one round. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes (square) and 35-40 minutes (round or until cake tests done. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine butter and reserved syrup. Gradually add sugar; beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Place square cake diagonally on a 20x15-in. covered board. Cut round cake in half. , Frost cut sides; place frosted sides against the top two sides of square cake, forming a heart. Frost sides and top of cake. Decorate with red-hots if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
HEART-SHAPED CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CAKE
The easiest (and most delicious) way to say I love you this Valentine's Day!
Provided by Stephanie Wise
Categories Dessert
Time 1h25m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F for shiny metal pan or 325°F for dark, nonstick or glass pan. Grease and flour bottoms and sides of 2 heart-shaped pans (or two 9-inch round cake pans or three 8-inch round cake pans).
- Prepare cake ingredients as directed on cake mix box. Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Bake 25 to 35 minutes until toothpick inserted in center of cakes comes out clean. Cool cakes 10 minutes in pans, then carefully remove from pans and cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in blender or food processor, blend strawberries and lemon juice until fully pureed. Pour puree into small saucepan. Bring mixture to simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, 10 to 15 minutes until mixture reduces to about 1/4 to ? cup. Cool completely to room temperature.
- In large bowl or bowl of stand mixer, beat butter and strawberry mixture 1 to 2 minutes on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in powdered sugar on medium speed 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition until mixture is smooth. Add milk and vanilla; stir to combine. Increase speed to high and beat 1 minute more until frosting is creamy and fluffy.
- Place 1 cake layer on serving plate. Frost top with generous amount of frosting. Top with remaining cake layer; frost top and sides with remaining frosting. Decorate with chocolate-covered strawberries, if desired. Store leftovers tightly covered in refrigerator up to 3 days.
- *To make chocolate-covered strawberries, melt 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Dip strawberries halfway into chocolate mixture, then transfer to wax paper or parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Chill in refrigerator 30 minutes to set.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, gather all of your ingredients and equipment. This will make the process go much smoother.
- Use ripe strawberries: The riper the strawberries, the better your cake will taste. Look for berries that are deep red in color and have no blemishes.
- Hull the strawberries properly: To hull a strawberry, use a sharp knife to cut off the stem and the white core. Be careful not to cut too much of the strawberry away.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake at the right temperature: The cake should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a cream cheese frosting: Cream cheese frosting is a classic pairing for strawberry cake. It's rich, creamy, and slightly tangy, which complements the sweetness of the strawberries.
- Decorate the cake with fresh strawberries: Fresh strawberries are the perfect way to decorate a strawberry cake. You can slice them, halve them, or even leave them whole. Arrange them on top of the cake in a pretty design.
Conclusion:
Strawberry heart cake is a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy cake, sweet and tangy strawberry filling, and creamy frosting, it's sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert to make, give this strawberry heart cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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