How to Make a Heart Cake Without a Heart Pan
Learn how to make a heart cake without special molds! This gluten-free recipe features a moist almond flour cake topped with creamy homemade cream cheese frosting. Perfect for celebrations!
Servings: 12 people
Ingredients
Cake Batter:
- 6 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/3 cup coconut cream melted
- 2/3 cup raw honey
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Cream Cheese Icing:
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 3 tbsp butter melted
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- beet powder (or other natural dye) optional
Instructions
Prepare the Batter:
- Blend the eggs, vanilla, coconut oil, coconut cream, and honey until smooth. Add almond flour, coconut flour, and baking powder. Mix until combined.
Bake the Cake:
- Divide batter evenly between a greased 8-inch round pan and an 8-inch square pan. Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely.
Create the Heart Shape:
- Cut the round cake in half.
- Position each half against two adjacent sides of the square cake to form a heart.
Make the Frosting:
- While the cake is cooling, blend cream cheese, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.
Assemble and Decorate:
- Spread frosting over the entire cake, covering the seams. Decorate as desired.
Serve:
- Slice and enjoy your beautiful heart cake!