Description
Heart-shaped vanilla bean cake topped with delicate rose buttercream, a romantic and elegant dessert for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste or 1 vanilla pod
3/4 cup milk or buttermilk
Rose Buttercream:
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp rose water (food-grade)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pink food coloring (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two heart-shaped pans.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs and vanilla bean paste.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk; mix until smooth.
6. Divide batter into pans and bake 25–30 minutes.
7. Cool completely before frosting.
8. Beat butter until smooth; add sugar, vanilla, and rose water for buttercream.
9. Tint pink if desired and frost cooled cakes.
10. Decorate with rose petals or berries.
Notes
Use high-quality vanilla for the best flavor.
Start with a small amount of rose water — it’s strong!
Cake layers can be baked ahead and stored overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American