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Easy Strawberry Red Velvet Heart Cake Recipe

Strawberry red velvet heart cake is a romantic and indulgent dessert made with moist red velvet cake layers, fresh strawberries, and rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for Valentine’s Day and special celebrations.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 293
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries diced
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Fresh strawberries for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two heart-shaped cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar.
  4. Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Gently fold in the diced strawberries.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans.
  7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy.
  10. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  11. Add milk as needed to reach a spreadable frosting consistency.
  12. Frost the cooled cake layers and decorate with fresh strawberries.

Notes

Ensure cakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting and achieve a clean, professional finish.