Published on 17 January 2022
4 min read
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 icing using a 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 flavour 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 moulds 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 colours. Pop the parchment paper in the freezer and when it’s set you can swipe a layer of pink buttercream icing over the top. Once chilled, this terrazzo effect icing 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 flavour, this bake makes the perfect dessert option for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal.
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As an expert in baking and cake decorating, I can provide you with information related to the concepts mentioned in this article. From heart-shaped cakes to pull-apart brownies, there are plenty of Valentine's Day cake ideas to choose from. Let's explore some of these ideas in more detail:
Easy heart-shaped Valentine's cake
To create a heart-shaped cake for Valentine's Day, you can bake a classic chocolate cake in a heart-shaped pan and decorate it with pink buttercream icing and a border of raspberries. This delightful cake is sure to impress your loved one.
Pull-apart heart brownie
For a fun and shareable treat, you can bake bite-sized brownies and arrange them in a heart shape. Decorate the brownies with fluffy buttercream and enjoy pulling them apart with your loved ones.
Mini chocolate cupcakes
These mini cupcakes are covered in set chocolate and sprinkles, making them a delicious treat for both kids and adults. They are perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations.
Valentine's Day Cake Pops
If you're celebrating Galentine's Day with your friends, cake pops make a great gift. Choose your favorite cake flavor, decorate them with heart-shaped sprinkles, and tie them together with a ribbon for a beautiful presentation.
Shaggy Valentine's Day cake
For a showstopping cake, you can create a textured design using a multi-opening piping nozzle. This cake may look intricate, but it's actually quite easy to make and will impress your valentine.
Perfect paisley Valentine's cake
If you're skilled in piping, a paisley Valentine's cake can be a sophisticated sweet treat. Decorate the cake with black piped bead fleurs-de-lis, hearts, and paisley shapes against a smooth pink buttercream background.
Hilarious couples cupcakes
For a touch of humor, you can create cupcakes that resemble you and your partner. Whether it's Mr. and Mrs., Mrs. and Mrs., or Mr. and Mr., these funny couples cupcakes are sure to bring a smile to your loved one's face.
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 for a sweet Valentine's Day treat. Top these little cuties with edible roses for an extra touch of elegance.
Terrazzo Valentine's Day cake
Create a super cool cake with an easy buttercream transfer technique. Pipe random shapes in different colors onto a sheet of parchment paper, freeze it, and then swipe a layer of pink buttercream icing over the top. Once chilled, this terrazzo effect icing is ready to wrap around your cake.
Valentine's Day donuts
Loved ones are sure to go nuts for these delicious donuts. Get creative with the decorations and involve kids in the process for a fun and tasty activity.
Super fun penguin cake
Declare your love with a loved-up penguin cake. Use easy buttercream icing and a fondant heart cutout to create this adorable cake that's as easy as it is cute.
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 surprisingly easy to achieve. This cake is perfect for beginner bakers.
Red velvet cheesecake brownies
Indulge in the rich and decadent combination of red velvet cake and sweet cream cheese with these delicious brownies. They are a perfect treat for Valentine's Day.
Molten chocolate lava cake
This molten chocolate lava cake 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 dessert option for a romantic Valentine's Day meal.
I hope these Valentine's Day cake ideas inspire you to create a special treat for your loved ones. Enjoy the process of baking and decorating, and most importantly, savor the joy of sharing these delicious treats with the people you love.
