{"id":81093,"date":"2026-03-03T19:04:47","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T01:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/?p=81093"},"modified":"2026-03-03T19:07:59","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T01:07:59","slug":"heart-cake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/heart-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"Heart Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<p>This is the easy method for making a heart shaped cake out of just one round cake pan! This <strong>heart cake<\/strong> requires a single round cake to be cut into three pieces to form the shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-6.jpg\" alt=\"Heart shaped cake in a horizontal shot decorated with sprinkles.\" class=\"wp-image-81095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-6.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-6-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-6-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-6-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The day I realized a single layer round cake can be cut and reassembled into a heart shaped cake was the day I started making mini birthday cakes for delivering to friends! There&rsquo;s hardly an occasion that isn&rsquo;t improved upon by a mini heart cake. It&rsquo;s not only just for Valentine&rsquo;s Day, I promise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-flavors-of-heart-shaped-cake\">Flavors of Heart Shaped Cake:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, you can use any of my 6-inch cake recipes, but here are my top choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the photos here, I&rsquo;m using my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/mini-chocolate-cake\/\">mini chocolate cake recipe<\/a><\/span>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you prefer vanilla over chocolate, try my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/mini-vanilla-cake\/\">mini vanilla cake<\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For kids (and the kids at heart) who loves sprinkles, I&rsquo;m happy to report that my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/mini-funfetti-cake\/\">mini funfetti cake<\/a><\/span> works well!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&rsquo;re baking for Valentine&rsquo;s Day or celebrating an anniversary, my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/white-chocolate-rose-mini-cake\/\">white chocolate rose cake<\/a><\/span> is perfect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can also cut my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/red-velvet-cake-recipe\/\">red velvet cak<\/a><\/span>e in half and make a single 6-inch round to use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frosting-flavors\">Frosting Flavors:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the photos here, we used my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/chocolate-buttercream\/\">small-batch chocolate buttercream recipe<\/a><\/span>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most recently, I used my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/peanut-butter-frosting\/\">peanut butter buttercream<\/a><\/span> for a friend&rsquo;s birthday who loves peanut butter!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here is a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/vanilla-buttercream-frosting\/\">small batch vanilla buttercream<\/a><\/span> recipe for the vanilla cake (or mix it up and make a tuxedo cake with chocolate cake + vanilla frosting!).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I have to mention my <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/strawberry-cream-cheese-frosting\/\">strawberry cream cheese frosting<\/a><\/span>, in case you need a pink cake!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-a-heart-cake\">How to Make a Heart Cake<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, you&rsquo;re going to make the round cake that you want to use for this recipe! It can be anything, as long as it&rsquo;s round and doesn&rsquo;t sink in the middle, okay?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake.jpg\" alt=\"Round cake cut into three pieces on marble board.\" class=\"wp-image-81097\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-3.jpg\" alt=\"Three pieces of dessert arranged in a shape.\" class=\"wp-image-81100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-3.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-3-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Once the cake cools, cut off two sides as shown in the photo above.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Then, flip the largest piece over to make the point of the heart at the bottom. Arrange the two sliced pieces on the top to make a heart shape.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-7.jpg\" alt=\"Hand smearing frosting on a piece of baked dessert.\" class=\"wp-image-81098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-7.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-7-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-7-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-7-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4.jpg\" alt=\"Heart shaped cake held together with frosting.\" class=\"wp-image-81099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Next, &lsquo;glue&rsquo; the two pieces with frosting to the cake.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Use plenty of frosting to set the shape. It&rsquo;s okay if the heart isn&rsquo;t as round as you want it to be because you can decorate with frosting to accentuate the shape later.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2.jpg\" alt=\"Vertical image of chocolate heart cake with sprinkles on top.\" class=\"wp-image-81102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-267x400.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It&rsquo;s best to let the cake rest in the fridge before decorating the entire outer heart. This helps the &lsquo;glued on&rsquo; pieces adhere better when you&rsquo;re trying to decorate the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Variations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, this is a small-batch dessert for two website, so we&rsquo;re using <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/linksta.io\/2b1df441\">this small 6-inch cake pan<\/a><\/span> to make our mini heart cakes. However, you may absolutely use a standard 8 or 9-inch round cake with similar results.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-81105\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"81105\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Vertical image of chocolate heart cake with sprinkles on top.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-2-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wprm_print\/heart-cake\" style=\"color: #333333;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"81105\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print<\/a>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\" id=\"heart-cake\">Heart Cake<\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">How to make a heart shaped cake from one cake.<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keyword <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">heart cake, heart shaped cake, how to make a heart cake<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hour<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">32<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">1<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hour<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hour<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">32<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-81105 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"81105\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">776<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-81105-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-81105-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"81105\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 id=\"recipe-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the chocolate heart cake:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all-purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">5<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">unsweetened cocoa powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oil<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(neutral, like canola or grapeseed oil)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/3<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">full-fat sour cream<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large egg<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">warm coffee<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the frosting:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(113 grams) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(150 grams) powdered sugar, sifted<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">(28 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">splash of heavy cream (or milk)<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">as necessary<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-81105-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-81105-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"81105\"><h3 id=\"recipe-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Cake Method:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Preheat the oven to 350, and position a rack in the lower third of the oven.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Line a 6&Prime; round cake pan (with 2&Prime; sides) with parchment paper on the bottom, and lightly grease the sides with oil.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Next, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Set aside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, sugar, sour cream, egg, vanilla and coffee.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Combine the two bowls, mixing just until combined.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Pour the batter into the cake pan, and bake for 29-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean. If you under-bake the cake, it will slightly sink, so check it! It will also start to pull away from the sides when it&rsquo;s done.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Remove the cake from the pan by carefully tilting it into one hand, peel off the parchment from the bottom, and then place it on a small cake stand.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Frosting Method:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Combine the butter, powdered sugar and vanilla in a bowl.  Beat this together until light and fluffy.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Add the cocoa powder, and beat again, adding small splashes of milk or cream to make it all come together. Don&rsquo;t add too much or the frosting will be too wet and not hold its shape when piped.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Now, make the heart cake: place the cake on a flat surface. Use a knife to trim off two half-moon shaped pieces (see photos above for reference). Flip the larger remaining piece upside down so the pointy part is facing you. Using a small amount of frosting, adhere the moon-shaped pieces to the outside upper edge to make a heart shape (see photos above). Chill the cake until the frosting-attached pieces are set for about 1 hour. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-81105-step-1-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">When the heart shape is set, use the remaining frosting to decorate the cake. It's best to accentuate the heart shape by piping a heart around the outer edge. Keep chilled until ready to serve.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-81105\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Video<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<div class=\"adthrive-video-player in-post\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\" data-video-id=\"KMhpBYFC\" data-player-type=\"default\" orientation=\"\" override-embed=\"default\">\n\t\t\t<meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2026-03-04T01:00:33+00:00\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"HowToMakeaHeartShapedCake-30seconds.MOV\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"How to make a heart shaped cake using just one round single layer cake. Cut a cake into three pieces and reassemble as a heart.\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/thumbs\/KMhpBYFC-720.jpg\">\n\t\t<meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/KMhpBYFC.mp4\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-81105-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Step 1: Cut off two slivers.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake.jpg\" alt=\"Round cake cut into three pieces on marble board.\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">Step 2: Flip larger piece pointed-side down. Re-attach the two slivers on the upper round edge with frosting to form a heart.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-81099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4.jpg\" alt=\"Heart shaped cake held together with frosting.\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4.jpg 1800w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dessertfortwo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Heart-Cake-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1800px) 100vw, 1800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-81105-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Nutrition<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">776<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">89<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">48<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">19<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">7<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">20<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">112<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">342<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">238<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">70<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">879<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">50<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the easy method for making a heart shaped cake out of just one round cake pan! 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