Giant Heart Sunglasses Cake

Turn your next celebration into a show-stopping affair with this whimsical Giant Heart Sunglasses Cake! Perfect for themed parties, Valentine’s Day, or any festive occasion, this cake combines moist, delicate layers of buttery vanilla sponge with a luscious buttercream frosting in vibrant pinks, reds, and blacks. Designed to resemble oversized heart-shaped sunglasses, this cake is as delightful to look at as it is to eat. Featuring simple yet clever cutting and decorating techniques, you’ll sculpt a pair of edible sunglasses complete with glossy black “lenses” and sparkling silver accents. With just a few tools, colorful gel food coloring, and a touch of creativity, this cake is your next dessert masterpiece. Ideal for serving up to 12 guests, this playful design will have everyone talking (and tasting) long after the last slice is gone!

Nutriscore Rating: 34/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 cups All-purpose flour
• 2.5 teaspoons Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 4 units Large eggs
• 2 teaspoons Pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup Whole milk
• 4 cups Powdered sugar
• 1.5 cups Unsalted butter (softened, for frosting)
• 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
• 1 set Gel food coloring (red, pink, black, white)
• 1 set Heart-shaped cake templates (or printed heart shapes for tracing)
• 2 tablespoons Edible silver or pearl sprinkles (for outlining)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9x13-inch rectangular cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper for easier removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 4

Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.

Step 6

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Smooth the tops with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 7

Allow the cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 8

Once the cakes are cooled, print or create a pair of heart-shaped templates to use as guides for the cake layers. Place the templates on top of the cakes and carefully cut out two large hearts.

Step 9

Prepare the buttercream frosting by beating the powdered sugar and softened butter (for frosting) together until smooth. Add heavy cream one tablespoon at a time to reach your desired consistency. Divide the frosting into portions and tint with red, pink, black, and white food coloring as needed.

Step 10

Stack the two heart-shaped cakes together, spreading a thin layer of pink frosting between them to act as filling.

Step 11

Using a small knife and your heart templates, cut half-circle shapes at the top of each heart to mimic the indents of sunglasses. Smooth any rough edges with a small amount of frosting.

Step 12

Frost the entire cake with a base coat of pink frosting for smoothness. Chill the cake for 20 minutes, then apply a second layer of frosting to finish.

Step 13

Decorate the top of the hearts with red frosting to create the frames of the sunglasses. Use black frosting to fill in the lens areas and white frosting to add highlights for a glossy effect.

Step 14

Outline the sunglasses with edible silver or pearl sprinkles for extra flair. Optionally, pipe small decorative designs around the edges using leftover frosting.

Step 15

Chill the cake until ready to serve. Slice and enjoy your Giant Heart Sunglasses Cake!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2456.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9946.4

Total Fat 540.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 332.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 2139.9mg	0%
Sodium 2965.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 1233.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 918.9g
Protein 78.7g	0%

Vitamin D 609.0IU	0%
Calcium 610.9mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 1266.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.1%

Protein: 3.1%

Carbs: 48.8%