Mini Heart Cakes : Bite-Sized Love You Can Bake
These Mini Heart Cakes are everything you want in a romantic dessert—soft, fluffy, and full of charm. Whether you’re baking for Valentine’s Day, a bridal shower, or just a heartfelt treat at home, these little cakes deliver big impact. Customize with colors, fillings, or frostings, and layer them up like tiny love letters in cake form.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 mini heart cakes 1x
Ingredients
For the cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter (melted)
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Food coloring (red or pink, optional)
For the filling & frosting:
Buttercream, cream cheese frosting, or whipped cream
Optional: jam, chocolate ganache, or sprinkles
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
In a bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg, vanilla, and food coloring.
Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Pour into prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out mini cakes.
Layer two hearts with frosting and optional filling in between.
Decorate tops with swirls of frosting, sprinkles, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~180 per cake (varies with filling)