Description
Indulge in the joy of baking with this Heart Shaped Cake (vegan), a delightful centerpiece for any special occasion. This cake features soft, berry-infused layers embraced by a luscious jam filling and creamy berry buttercream, making it both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for celebrations like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also customizable, allowing you to tailor the decoration to suit your event. Impress your loved ones with this charming dessert that’s sure to capture hearts!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- 1/2 cup neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 1/4 cups raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 3/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch / corn flour
- 1 cup vegan butter
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar / icing sugar (to taste)
- 2 1/2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Dairy-free milk (if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two round cake pans by greasing them or lining with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine wet ingredients: dairy-free milk, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in fresh raspberries.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare berry filling by simmering raspberries with sugar and cornstarch until thickened; let cool.
- For buttercream, beat vegan butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar and strawberry powder until desired consistency is reached.
- Assemble the cake by layering one cake on a plate, adding berry filling on top, then placing the second layer above it. Frost with berry buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg