Valentine's Day Treats
These charming Valentine's Day Treats are perfect for sharing love on this special occasion and are easy enough for any home baker.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
- 1 cup chocolate chips High-quality chocolate is recommended.
- 20 fresh strawberries Choose firm, vibrant strawberries.
For the Heart-Shaped Cakes
- 1 box heart-shaped cake mix Use gluten-free blend for a gluten-free option.
- 2 eggs Room temperature eggs work best.
- 1 cup milk
- 0.5 cup butter Melted butter.
- 1 cup powdered sugar For frosting.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring For visually appealing frosting.
Instructions
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Preparation
- Melt one cup of chocolate chips over simmering water until smooth and glossy.
- Dip twenty fresh strawberries into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-covered strawberries on wax paper and chill until set for about thirty minutes.
Heart-Shaped Cakes Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the heart-shaped cake mix with two eggs, one cup of milk, and half a cup of melted butter until well combined.
- Pour the batter into greased heart-shaped pans, filling them halfway.
- Bake the cakes for thirty minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for about fifteen minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Frosting Preparation
- In another bowl, beat one cup of softened butter with four cups of powdered sugar, one teaspoon of vanilla extract, and red food coloring until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cakes generously, allowing the frosting to cascade over the edges.
Notes
To make the chocolate-covered strawberries adhere better, chill strawberries before dipping. Consider using dark chocolate for a healthier option and homemade cake mix for better flavor.