It’s taken many years and hundreds of cakes to get the hang of frosting and decorating, but I’ve had so much fun, from my buttercream flower cake and dinosaur birthday cake to today’s Valentine’s Day layer cake. This Valentine’s Day cake was my first attempt at an ombre cake, with three thick layers that fade from red to pink. Make sure that your gorgeous cake cools completely before frosting it! If it’s warm at all, it will probably begin melt the frosting and make it impossible to get even smooth layers. Store your cake in an airtight container/cake carrier. It will keep at room temperature for 2 days or stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you want to pipe hearts on your Valentine’s cake, set aside about 1/2 cup of the buttercream before frosting the cake. Then, divide the 1/2 cup into two portions. Color one portion red and the other pink. Both the cake batter and frosting have this special ingredient and the result is an elegant, flavorful cake that is fitting for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, and more! Get the Recipe 47 A keto-friendly heart-shaped cake is a thoughtful option for anyone searching for Valentine’s Day heart cake ideas. Decorate it with creamy pink frosting and a sweet “XOXO” message while keeping it low-carb and delicious. To assemble the cake, place 1 layer on a cake plate. Spread about 3⁄4 cup of the frosting to the edges. Place a second layer on top and repeat. Place the third layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting. Garnish as desired, depending on the occasion. Slice and serve. Instructions. Preheat oven to 350F (175C), and grease 2 round 8-inches cake pans with baking spray, line the bottoms with circles of parchment paper. Valentine’s Day Cake White Sheet Cake from Scratch. Bake a sheet cake for Valentine’s Day, so you can share the love with friends and family. The moist cake is topped with decadent buttercream frosting and festive sprinkles, and it is delish! Sheet cakes are the best, since they are simple to make, quick to decorate and easy to share. Beat butter with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. This helps the frosting go on more smoothly and evenly and stops the layers of cake from moving as you apply and smooth out the frosting. Cute Valentine’s Day Sprinkles. The sprinkles used on the pictures of this Valentine’s Day Cake were purchased at Kroger. These Valentine’s Day sprinkles on Amazon are the closest I can find. Tessa’s Recipe Rundown. Taste: Chocolate + strawberry is perfection. Texture: The cake is super rich and moist, the frosting is luscious and flavorful, and the chocolate-covered strawberries on top make this cake a total showstopper. Lisa Cericola has been on staff at Southern Living since 2015. As Deputy Editor, Lisa manages the food and travel departments and edits those sections of each issue, as well as digital content. Previously, she was the features editor at Food Network Magazine and has more than 15 years of experience Ingredients. Leftover cake (or fresh cake) 2-3 tbsp premade frosting. 2 bags (12 oz each) chocolate candy melts (pink, white, or your choice) Lollipop sticks If you're looking for Valentine's Day Cake Recipes, we have lots of great ones to share with you! In this collection, you'll find an assortment of cake recipes (both cake recipes from scratch and cake mix recipes). We're sharing many fruity and flavorful cakes in shades of pink and red, rich chocolate cakes, champagne cakes, and more. Equipment. To make these cake pops for Valentine's day, you'll need some cake pop sticks, as well as a #40 cookie scoop to scoop out even amounts. I used this cake pop making kit because it also includes wrappers, cute little ties, an acrylic cake pop stand, and a cake pop press -- I didn't use the press, but it should help to give you more evenly shaped Valentine's cake balls. Beat butter with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until creamy, about 1 minute. Gradually add granulated sugar, beating until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove cakes from the pans. Place the square cake onto a work surface so it resembles a diamond. Cut the round cake in half; place one half adjacent to the top left side of the diamond and the other half adjacent to the top right side, creating a heart-shaped cake. Spread icing over the assembled cake. Fridge Storage: Cover the cake and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Take it out of the fridge 30 minutes before serving for best results. Freezer Storage: It can be frozen frosted or unfrosted for up to 3 months. These delicate French cookies are somehow simultaneously crispy, chewy, soft, and light as air. This makes them the perfect blank canvas for creative flavors and colors. Make sure all your
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