Published on January 17, 2022
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Nothing says “I love you” like cake! With our Valentine’s Day cake ideas, you can find inspiration to treat the person you love the most to a deliciously decadent sweet treat. From indulgent chocolate cakes to super sweet red velvet cupcakes, our cake ideas are guaranteed to win your valentine over!
Easy heart-shaped Valentine’s cake
You don’t have to be a master baker to create a seriously loveable cake for Valentine’s Day! Bake a classic chocolate cake in a heart-shaped pan and smother it with pink buttercream frosting using a straight spatula. Topped off with a border of raspberries, this delightful cake is sure to go down a treat!
Pull-apart heart brownie
If you’re throwing a party for Valentine’s Day or just want to share the love, this pull-apart brownie heart is a great idea! Bake a batch of bite-sized brownies and arrange in a heart shape before decorating with fluffy buttercream.
Mini chocolate cupcakes
These choctastic mini cupcakes are covered in set chocolate and sprinkles. A great treat for kids as well as grown-ups, they taste as good as they look!
Valentine's Day Cake Pops
If you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day this year, these tasty little cake pops make the perfect present for gal pals. Choose your favorite flavor for the cake mix, decorate with heart-shaped sprinkles and tie together with a ribbon for a gorgeous gift!
Shaggy Valentine’s Day cake
If you’re looking for a showstopping cake for Valentine’s Day, this one checks all the boxes! This fun, textured cake is decorated using a cool multi-opening piping nozzle, so while it might look like it’s taken hours to create, it’s actually a pretty speedy bake!
Perfect paisley Valentine’s cake
If you’re a piping pro, this paisley Valentine’s cake is the perfect sophisticated sweet treat! The black piped bead fleurs-de-lis, hearts and paisley shapes against the smooth pink buttercream look so impressive.
Hilarious couples cupcakes
There’s no better way to win hearts than with a cupcake version of your other half. Whether it’s Mr and Mrs, Mrs and Mrs or Mr and Mr – these funny couples cupcakes are guaranteed to get a few laughs!
Heart-shaped bundt cake
Use a heart-shaped bundt pan to create this gorgeous chocolate cake topped with fresh flowers, sweet berries, icing hearts and pastel stars. As well as being the perfect bake for Valentine’s Day, this cake would also be great for bridal showers, anniversaries and weddings.
Rose topped brownies
Bake your favorite brownie recipe in individual heart-shaped molds for a sweet Valentine’s Day treat. These little cuties are topped with almost-too-pretty-to-eat roses.
Terrazzo Valentine’s Day cake
Create this super cool cake with an easy buttercream transfer technique. Cut a sheet of parchment paper big enough to wrap around the side of your cake and pipe on random shapes in different colors. Pop the parchment paper in the freezer and when it’s set you can swipe a layer of pink buttercream frosting over the top. Once chilled, this terrazzo effect frosting is ready to wrap around your cake. Not just romantic, but clever too!
Valentine’s Day donuts
Loved ones are sure to go nuts for these delicious bakes that kids will love helping to decorate. You’ll need your full collection of sprinkles for these!
Super fun penguin cake
There’s no better way to declare your love than with a loved up penguin cake! Easy buttercream icing and a fondant heart cutout make this cake as easy as it is cute. How can you resist that little face?
Heart-shaped layer cake
This heart-shaped layer cake makes a stunning Valentine’s Day centerpiece! We can’t get enough of the tonal pink piping, which looks seriously impressive but is actually incredibly easy to achieve. Beginner bakers –this is one for you!
Red velvet cheesecake brownies
Sumptuous, rich, decadent and totally delicious –these red velvet cheesecake brownies lend themselves perfectly to Valentine’s Day! A winning combination of classic red velvet cake and sweet cream cheese.
Molten chocolate lava cake
This molten chocolate lava cake might be designed to share, but it’s so delicious you’ll want to eat the whole thing yourself! Bursting with rich, chocolatey flavor, this bake makes the perfect dessert option for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal.
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Valentine's Day Cake Ideas:
- Easy heart-shaped Valentine's cake: You can create a heart-shaped cake by baking a classic chocolate cake in a heart-shaped pan and decorating it with pink buttercream frosting and raspberries.
- Pull-apart heart brownie: This idea involves baking bite-sized brownies and arranging them in a heart shape. You can then decorate them with fluffy buttercream.
- Mini chocolate cupcakes: These mini cupcakes are covered in set chocolate and sprinkles, making them a delicious treat for both kids and adults.
- Valentine's Day Cake Pops: Cake pops are a popular choice for gifting on Valentine's Day. You can choose your favorite cake flavor, decorate them with heart-shaped sprinkles, and tie them together with a ribbon for a lovely gift.
- Shaggy Valentine's Day cake: This showstopping cake is decorated using a multi-opening piping nozzle, creating a fun and textured design. Despite its intricate appearance, it's actually a relatively quick bake.
- Perfect paisley Valentine's cake: If you're skilled in piping, this paisley Valentine's cake is an impressive choice. The black piped bead fleurs-de-lis, hearts, and paisley shapes against the smooth pink buttercream create a sophisticated look.
- Hilarious couples cupcakes: These funny couples cupcakes are a great way to bring some humor to Valentine's Day. Whether it's Mr. and Mrs., Mrs. and Mrs., or Mr. and Mr., these cupcakes are sure to bring a smile.
- Heart-shaped bundt cake: Using a heart-shaped bundt pan, you can create a gorgeous chocolate cake topped with fresh flowers, sweet berries, icing hearts, and pastel stars. This cake is not only perfect for Valentine's Day but also for bridal showers, anniversaries, and weddings.
- Rose topped brownies: Bake your favorite brownie recipe in individual heart-shaped molds and top them with edible roses for a sweet Valentine's Day treat.
- Terrazzo Valentine's Day cake: This super cool cake features an easy buttercream transfer technique. By piping random shapes in different colors on a sheet of parchment paper, freezing it, and then swiping pink buttercream frosting over the top, you can achieve a unique terrazzo effect.
- Valentine's Day donuts: These delicious donuts are sure to be a hit with loved ones. Get creative with decorations and involve kids in the decorating process for added fun.
- Super fun penguin cake: Declare your love with a loved-up penguin cake! This cake is easy to make with buttercream icing and a fondant heart cutout.
- Heart-shaped layer cake: This heart-shaped layer cake makes a stunning centerpiece for Valentine's Day. The tonal pink piping adds an impressive touch, and it's actually quite easy to achieve, making it suitable for beginner bakers.
- Red velvet cheesecake brownies: These decadent red velvet cheesecake brownies are a perfect combination of classic red velvet cake and sweet cream cheese. They are rich, delicious, and ideal for Valentine's Day.
- Molten chocolate lava cake: This indulgent dessert is bursting with rich, chocolatey flavor. While it's designed to be shared, you might find it hard to resist eating the whole thing yourself! It's a perfect option for a romantic Valentine's Day meal.
These cake ideas offer a range of flavors, designs, and levels of complexity, allowing you to choose the one that suits your preferences and baking skills. Whether you're celebrating with a loved one, friends, or family, these cakes are sure to make Valentine's Day extra special. Enjoy baking and sharing the love!
