Heart Cake Decorating Tips (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Elements
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Two 8-inch round cake layers (choose chocolate or your preferred taste)
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Three batches of vanilla buttercream, equal to 9 cups
→ Food Coloring
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Fuchsia-colored gel food dye from AmeriColor
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Deep pink-toned gel food dye from AmeriColor
# Instructions:
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Slice curved pieces off the top of your round cakes to form a heart. Take the cut parts and place them at the bottom to complete the heart outline. Lay this beautiful heart cake on a cake board or flat surface.
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Stack your cake layers with plenty of buttercream in between to keep the heart outline intact. Coat everything in a thin layer of frosting to trap crumbs, then chill it for half an hour in the fridge to let it set.
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Spread a smooth coat of buttercream over the chilled cake with your spatula and smoother. Once done, place it back in the fridge and leave it for 20 minutes to harden slightly before the next step.
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Separate the frosting into three different bowls to make three shades: pale pink, rosy pink, and vibrant fuchsia. Scoop each color into piping bags so you're ready to decorate.
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Using your piping tips, create a dark pink border of large shells with tip 4B. Follow that with light pink, small shells using tip 32. Add medium pink garlands with double ruffles using tip 102, and finally, add tiny hearts where the garlands meet.
# Notes:
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A wonderful choice for Valentine's Day, weddings, bridal showers, or any romantic get-together
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Play with the color palette to get a completely customized vibe while keeping that timeless look