STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 180ºC/fan 170ºC/350ºF gas mark 4.
STEP 2.Butter well a large heart-shaped tin, 23cm at its widest part, and line the base with baking parchment.
STEP 3.Sift the flour and baking powder into the bowl, then add the butter (in knobs), the eggs, sugar and vanilla. Beat together until thoroughly blended, taking care not to over-mix so you will have a light sponge.
STEP 4.Scrape the batter into the tin or tins and level the top and bake for 30–35 minutes. When a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean, it is ready. Leave to cool slightly in the tin, then turn out on to a wire rack, remove the paper and allow to become completely cold.
STEP 5.Make the buttercream by beating the butter, icing sugar and vanilla for 5 minutes until really soft and fluffy. Add drops of the pink food colour. Any shade is fine: you can pick a baby pink, a medium or, as we did for this photograph, a strong, full-on girlie tone.
STEP 6.Turn the cake upside down, split it horizontally and, using a palette knife, spread some of the pink buttercream ,blue nd yellowover the cut surface, then add a layer of jam. Place the other half of the cake on top and spread the rest of the buttercream all over the top and sides, making it as smooth as possible.
STEP 7.Straight away, press a collar of the dragees all around the outside edge (the icing will start to set if you leave it) and sprinkle them all with a little glitter. Finish by placing the candles on the cake, if you
Nutrition value
909
calories per serving
33 g Fat17 g Protein136 g Carbs5 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
33g
Protein
17g
Carbs
136g
Fiber
5g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
136g
Protein
17g
Fiber
5g
Fats
Fat
33g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
195mg
Iron
4mg
Vitamin A
14mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
3mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
63mcg
Vitamin B12
< 1mcg
Vitamin C
4mg
Vitamin E
2mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
53mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
275mg
Selenium
12mcg
Zinc
1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment