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25+ Prettiest Heart Shaped Cake Ideas You’ll Love

Last updated: July 17, 2026

If you’re searching for the most beautiful heart shaped cakes to make your celebration extra special, you’re in the right place. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, an anniversary, a bridal shower, or a birthday surprise, heart shaped cake designs instantly add a romantic and thoughtful touch. From simple vintage-inspired buttercream styles to trendy minimalist designs and over-the-top pink and red creations, there are so many gorgeous ways to decorate a heart cake.

In this post, you’ll find heart shaped cake ideas that are aesthetic, easy to recreate, and perfect for any budget.

A heart-shaped white cake decorated with red fondant hearts on top and around the base, with small red and pink sprinkles. The cake sits on a white round board on a marble surface.
A heart-shaped birthday cake with pink frosting, colorful sprinkles, and eight lit candles sits on a white stand. Party hats, balloons, wrapped gifts, and pastel plates surround it on a festive table.
Heart-shaped chocolate cake with Happy Anniversary written on top, decorated with red roses, gold heart-shaped candies, and piped chocolate borders, placed on a white cake stand. Candles and flowers in the background.
A heart-shaped cake with white and pink frosting, decorated with red icing, white sprinkles, and topped with a red rose and small white flowers, sits on a white cake stand. A vase of red roses is in the background.
A heart-shaped pink cake topped with red and pink heart decorations, small heart-shaped sprinkles along the edge, and piped frosting at the base, displayed on a white cake stand with flowers in the background.
A heart-shaped cake with pink and white ombre frosting, decorated with pink roses and tiny white flowers on top, and piped pink frosting borders, displayed on a white cake stand.
A heart-shaped pink cake with white and pink piped frosting, decorated with fresh strawberries and small white flowers, sits on a white scalloped tray on a marble surface.
A heart-shaped pink birthday cake with pink frosting, eight lit candles, and colorful sprinkles sits on a white board. A wrapped gift and festive lights are in the softly blurred background.
A heart-shaped white cake decorated with piped icing and topped with pale pink and white roses, set on a wooden table with champagne glasses and a vase of matching flowers in the background.
A heart-shaped red cake decorated with red frosting, three red roses, fresh strawberries, and white sprinkles sits on a white scalloped cake board on a marble surface.
A heart-shaped cake with pink and white frosting, decorated with red and pink buttercream roses and small white pearls, sits on a white cake board. A flower bouquet and candles are in the background.

Heart shaped cakes are more than just a dessert — they’re a statement. They’re playful, romantic, and completely customizable for any occasion. Whether you love soft pastel piping, bold red frosting, fresh berries, or vintage-inspired details, there’s a heart cake style that fits your vibe perfectly.

Save your favorite designs, get inspired, and create a cake that makes your celebration even sweeter.

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