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Mini Heart Cakes

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These Mini Heart Cakes are light and flavorful, made with yogurt and citrus zest. Perfect for sharing with loved ones on special occasions or just because!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup plain yogurt (245 g)
  • 3 medium eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ cup vegetable oil (120 ml)
  • ¾ cup caster sugar (150 g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon or orange zest
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (200 g)
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch (cornflour)
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  • Combine vegetable oil and caster sugar until creamy.
  • Add eggs and yogurt, mixing until combined.
  • Sift together flour, cornstarch, and baking powder, then fold into wet mixture.
  • Spoon batter into heart-shaped muffin tray and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes.
  • Cool, then dust with powdered sugar.

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Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Avoid over-mixing to keep cakes fluffy.
Test doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean.

  • Author: Thomas
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 19g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg