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Homemade Valentines Day cakes decorated with pink and red frosting, heart-shaped designs, and festive sprinkles arranged beautifully on a dessert table.

Homemade Valentines Day Cakes Recipe – Easy Holiday Dessert Idea

These homemade Valentines Day cakes are the perfect way to celebrate love and sweetness. Heart-shaped cakes decorated with colorful frosting and sprinkles make a festive treat for Valentine’s Day parties, romantic dinners, or simply sharing with family and friends. Easy to bake, fun to decorate, and delicious to enjoy!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Celebration Cake, Dessert
Cuisine American-Inspired, Festive baking
Servings 10
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Cake pans (round or heart-shaped)
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack
  • Offset spatula or piping bag

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for red velvet or chocolate variation)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Red food coloring (optional, for red velvet)
  • Frosting of choice (cream cheese, buttercream, or whipped cream)
  • Fresh berries, sprinkles, or edible glitter for decoration

Instructions
 

  • Prep pans: Grease and line with parchment paper for clean edges.
  • Mix batter: Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
  • Combine dry ingredients: Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Alternate mixing: Add dry mix and buttermilk gradually into wet ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  • Bake: Pour batter into pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool: Let cakes cool completely on a rack.
  • Layer & frost: Spread frosting between layers and over the cake.
  • Decorate: Add berries, sprinkles, or piped messages.

Notes

  • Flavor options: Add raspberry glaze or rosewater buttercream for a romantic twist.
  • Decoration tip: Use a crumb coat (thin frosting layer) before final frosting for smooth edges.
  • Make-ahead: Bake cake layers a day ahead; frost and decorate before serving.
  • Dietary swaps: Use gluten-free flour or vegan butter/egg substitutes for inclusivity.
  • Presentation: Heart-shaped pans or cupcake versions make the cake extra festive.
 
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