These romantic Valentine’s Day cake recipes are the perfect way to spread love this Valentine’s Day.
Sure, you have yourtried-and-true layer cakes,but why not celebrate the day of love with something new?
These cakes are bound to scrounge up some serious secret admirersand not-so-secret ones too!
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Chocolate Strawberry Cake
This rich and fudgy dessert is reminiscent of a chocolate-covered strawberry.
The fluffy buttercream gets a pretty pink hue from blending fresh strawberries in a food processor.
Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake
Enjoy this updated version of a classic recipe.
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The fresh strawberries balance perfectly with the biscuit base, with a delicate, light texture.
Top the sheet cake with a whipped cream and mascarpone mixture.
This cake is ideal for Valentine’s Day, as it is ultra-decadent and fudgy.
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The caramel flavoring adds an extra decadence to this cake’s buttercream frosting.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Cookie cake is always a good idea.
Milk powder gives this cookie cake an extra milky taste in every bite.
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This cookie cake, paired with just the right amount of frosting, is a classic.
This raspberry variation certainly falls in that category.
Lightly salted chocolate frosting tops off a moist vanilla cake dotted with fresh raspberries.
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Yes, we’re swooning too.
This boozy dessert is guaranteed to deliver a spirited holiday.
Strawberry Icebox Cake
No baking is required to pull off this chocolate and strawberry creation.
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There are only five ingredients in this cookie wafer and jam icebox cake.
Leave at least five hours for this cake to chill in the refrigerator.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake
We had to invite at least one cheesecake into the Cupid Shuffle.
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A creamy strawberry cheesecake filling covered in chocolate is the ultimate decadent bite.
Garnish with whole strawberries for a beautiful presentation.
Raspberry Molten Chocolate Cake
Who says molten chocolate cakes have to be individually sized?
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This supersized ooey, gooey raspberry molten chocolate cake is rich and chocolatey.
Plus, it can serve a crowd.
This cake turns your favorite treat into a decadent dessert.
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After all, chocolate and peanut butter are the ultimate pairings.
Molten Red Velvet Cakes
End Valentine’s Day on a sweet note with these single-serving cakes.
you’re free to make the chocolate mixture and whipped cream a day in advance.
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When ready to serve, dust the cakes with powdered sugar and top with cream cheese whipped cream.
It’s easy to frost and doesn’t require any layers.
Serve slices with even more fresh berries.
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Little Layer Chocolate Cake
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These 18 thin cake layers are a labor of love.
It’s hard to believe this height-defying cake is complete in under two hours.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
If you’ve never made a cake with mayonnaise, trust us.
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The rich chocolate flavoring, enhanced with coffee, balances the light, fluffy buttercream frosting.
Allow the layers to cool completely on a wire rack before assembling.
Strawberry-Rose Snack Cake
This recipe is the ideal sweet treat for your galantines.
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Get a classic pink hue in this dessert by using freeze-dried strawberries and rose wine.
Substitute freeze-dried raspberries for strawberries if you prefer.
These cake balls are made simpler by using a box of cake mix.
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Combine the cake with a cream cheese frosting, then coat the balls in white chocolate.
Valentine’s Day Cake
There’s never been a better sheet cake for Valentine’s Day.
This festive cake is large enough to feed a crowd.
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Fill your sweetie’s heart with strawberries and buttercream frosting.
Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Pound cake is a Southern classic.
Premade strawberry glaze helps quickly achieve a marbled look for an elegant presentation.
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To complete the marbled look, dollop the glaze in layers throughout the pound cake batter.
Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake
Chocolate cake, chocolate chips, and chocolate icing are the perfect trio.
The instant espresso enhances the chocolate flavoring as if there isn’t enough chocolate already.
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Try alternating buttermilk and chocolate glaze for an even more spectacular presentation.
Honey Bun Cake
A honey bun-inspired cake for your honey bun.
Need we say more?
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Expect a cozy, cinnamon-spiked Bundt.
Classic Chocolate Pound Cake
Sometimes simple is best, and this no-fuss recipe proves just that.
The decadent cake is so rich it doesn’t need any frosting.
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If you want an extra sweet dessert, pair it with some ice cream or add a chocolate drizzle.
Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake
A sheet cake makes icing and serving a breeze.
Large enough to feed a crowd, this strawberries-and-cream cake is perfect for parties and easy to transport.
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Garnish with fresh strawberries for even more strawberry flavoring.
Silky mousse pairs perfectly with the saltiness in dark chocolate.
You won’t find any cake as festive and delicious as a pretty slice of this red velvet cake.
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Letting each cake cool entirely on a wire rack helps when frosting each layer.
How could anyone resist?
Strong brewed coffee helps keep each cake layer moist.
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Raspberry and lemon are a refreshing pairing, combining zesty and sweet flavorings.
The thick layer of frosting in the center of this cake will be a pleasant surprise.
Use a piping bag to help achieve the draped-on topping.
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Look for edible flowers at your specialty grocery store for an elegant presentation.
Smothering this decadent cake in icing puts it in a new sweetness category.
Plus, it requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
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It just makes sense.
While this cake may take a little more time than your average, it is worth it.
Store-bought lemon curd and chocolate pudding help this cake’s layers assemble quickly.
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This slow cooker recipe, starting with a box of cake mix, couldn’t be more straightforward.
Add a package of dark chocolate morsels between cake layers.
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