Description
Little Debbie Valentine Cakes bring nostalgic sweetness to homemade desserts, recreating childhood memories with layers of love. Chocolate cake, creamy filling, and festive decorations make these treats perfect for sharing special moments with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 ¼ cups (156 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) buttermilk
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Flavoring and Decorative Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups (180 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
- 12 ounces (340 grams) white chocolate or white candy melts
- 2 ounces (57 grams) pink or red candy melts (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and preparing a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and a light grease coating.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing vessel, creating a unified dry ingredient blend.
- Transform butter and sugar into a pillowy, aerated mixture using a creaming technique. Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring thorough integration after each addition. Infuse the mixture with vanilla extract’s aromatic essence.
- Create a harmonious batter by alternating between dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk, initiating and concluding with dry components. Enhance the visual appeal by introducing red gel food coloring, transforming the batter into a vibrant pink palette.
- Transfer the meticulously prepared batter into the awaiting pan, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Allow the cake to bake for 18-20 minutes, monitoring for a perfectly cooked interior by testing with a toothpick that emerges clean when inserted.
- Remove from the oven and permit the cake to cool completely, preparing it for subsequent decoration and transformation.
Notes
- Tweak the color palette by experimenting with different food gel colors to match seasonal themes or personal preferences.
- Ensure buttermilk is at room temperature for smoother ingredient incorporation and consistent cake texture.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurement proportions.
- When adding food coloring, start with minimal drops and gradually increase to achieve desired shade without affecting the cake’s flavor or texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg