Our Most Swoon-Worthy Valentine's Day Cakes To Make This Month
Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Strawberry Cake
This rich and fudgy dessert is reminiscent of a chocolate-covered strawberry.
Strawberry Icebox Cake
Recipe: Strawberry Icebox Cake
No baking is required to pull off this chocolate and strawberry creation.
Valentine's Day Cake
Recipe: Valentine's Day Cake
Have you seen a more perfect sheet cake to make for V-Day? Fill your sweetie's heart with strawberries and buttercream frosting.
Chocolate Lava Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Lava Cake
Let your slow cooker be the MVP of Valentine's Day this year.
Valentine's Pavlovas with Strawberry Sweet Cream
Recipe: Valentine's Pavlovas with Strawberry Sweet Cream
Capture hearts with these delightfully sweet, fluffy, chewy, crunchy mini pavlovas—complete with a drizzle of melted dark chocolate and homemade sweet cream.
Reese's Cake
Recipe: Reese's Cake
If Reese's are your Valentine's candy of choice, take it one step further and try your hand at this Bundt cake that turns a favorite treat into a decadent dessert.
Red Velvet Cake Balls
Recipe: Red Velvet Cake Balls
Make this romantic day even more special with these bite-sized minis packed full of red velvet flavor.
Classic Chocolate Pound Cake
Recipe: Classic Chocolate Pound Cake
Sometimes simple is best, and this no-fuss recipe proves just that.
Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake
Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Strawberry Cheesecake
We had to invite at least one cheesecake into the Cupid Shuffle—and this one is the ultimate decadent bite filled with creamy strawberry cheesecake filling covered in chocolate.
Molten Red Velvet Cakes
Recipe: Molten Red Velvet Cakes
End Valentine's Day on a sweet note with these single-serving cakes. You can make the chocolate mixture and whipped cream a day in advance.
White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf Cake
Recipe: White Chocolate Raspberry Loaf Cake
We'd venture to say that this loaf cake can work for a lovely Valentine's Day brunch with your S.O. Plus, it's much easier to frost! No layers required.
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake
If you've never made a cake with mayonnaise, just trust us on this one.
Chocolate-Coconut Pavlova Cake
Recipe: Chocolate-Coconut Pavlova Cake
If you need to cater to any specific dietary restrictions, this flourless showstopper is dairy-and-gluten free with no shortage of flavor.
Honey Bun Cake
Recipe: Honey Bun Cake
A honey bun-inspired cake for your honey bun. Need we say more? Expect a cozy, cinnamon-spiked Bundt.
Strawberry Upside-Down Cake
Recipe: Strawberry Upside-Down Cake
The old-school classic—pineapple upside-down cake—just got a fanciful makeover for date night. You can never go wrong with sweet, caramelized strawberries.
Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Recipe: Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake
Premade strawberry glaze helps easily achieve a marbled look for an elegant presentation.
Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake
Recipe: Triple-Chocolate Buttermilk Pound Cake
Chocolate cake, chocolate chips, and chocolate icing are the perfect trio.
Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake
Recipe: Strawberries-and-Cream Sheet Cake
A sheet cake makes icing and serving a breeze.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Mousse Cake
This ultimate chocolatey creation starts with a layer of velvety cake that's topped with a layer of rich mousse and then covered with a thin layer of dark chocolate ganache.
Red Velvet Layer Cake
Recipe: Red Velvet Layer Cake
Equally as fitting for Valentine's Day as it is for Christmas, a pretty slice of red velvet cake is festive and delicious.
German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting
Recipe: German Chocolate Cake with Coconut-Pecan Frosting
If you haven't already, it's time to make this Southern classic that is the definition of decadent—thanks to chocolate, coconut, and pecans. How could anyone resist?
Lemon Raspberry Cake
Recipe: Lemon Raspberry Cake
Fresh berries give the icing in this layer cake a pink hue, making it fit for the occasion.
Chocolate Bundt Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Bundt Cake
Boxed brownie and cake mixes are the secret ingredients that make this dessert easy to pull off.
Caramel Cake
Recipe: Caramel Cake
There's a good chance that you already have all the ingredients you need to make this old-fashioned favorite. Plus, it requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
Little Layer Chocolate Cake
Recipe: Little Layer Chocolate Cake
These 18 thin cake layers are a true labor of love.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake
Because cookie cake is always a good idea.
Old-Fashioned Pound Cake
Recipe: Old-Fashioned Pound Cake
Serve this classic cake with whipped cream and fresh berries of your choice.
Chocolate Marble Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Marble Cake
This cake may sound simple enough to make, which is a huge win in our book for those last-minute Valentine's Day treats, but we promise its flavor composition is anything but boring.
Raspberry Snack Cake with Salted Milk Chocolate Frosting
Recipe: Raspberry Snack Cake with Salted Milk Chocolate Frosting
We're a big fan of cake that can be eaten at any point in the day, and this raspberry variation certainly falls in that category. Lightly salted chocolate frosting tops off a moist vanilla cake dotted with fresh raspberries.
Bourbon-Chocolate Cake with Browned Buttercream Frosting
Recipe: Bourbon-Chocolate Cake with Browned Buttercream Frosting
This cake is full of irresistible flavors: bourbon, chocolate, and buttercream. Yes, we're swooning too.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cake
Recipe: Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cake
We all have that special someone who is a notorious sweet-and-salty dessert lover. This cake is sure to fix their cravings and let them know just how much you care on Valentine's Day.
Chocolate Ă©clair Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Ă©clair Cake
We don't even need to explain ourselves with this cake. It just makes sense.
Chocolate Italian Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Italian Cake
This chocolate version of a classic Italian Cream Cake is almost better than the original. If you ask a chocolate lover, they may argue that it's better.
Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream
Recipe: Chocolate Fudge Layer Cake with Caramel Buttercream
A truly decadent cake like this is meant to be enjoyed on Valentine's Day.
Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake
Recipe: Lemon-and-Chocolate Doberge Cake
This cake may be a birthday tradition in New Orleans, but we think this labor of love is the perfect way to celebrate the day of love.
Chocolate Turtle Cake
Recipe: Chocolate Turtle Cake
Turn a box of devil's food cake mix into a fancy cake drizzled in caramel and topped with turtle candies.
Almond-Coconut Mini Cakes
Recipe: Almond-Coconut Mini Cakes
These cakes may be mini, but they don't lack anything in flavor or appearance.
Buttermilk-Chocolate Cake
Recipe: Buttermilk-Chocolate Cake
This cake is no ordinary chocolate cake. Even without the cake toppers, it's sure to impress your Valentine.
Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake
Recipe: Chocolate-Cinnamon Latte Cake
Serve this cake alongside a cup of coffee to top off your home-cooked Valentine's Day meal.
Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake
Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Cake
This updated version of a classic recipe is balanced in flavor – there are strawberries in the biscuit base and the topping – with a delicate, light texture.
Strawberry-Rosé Snack Cake
Recipe: Strawberry-Rosé Snack Cake
This recipe is the ideal sweet treat for your galantines.
Strawberry and Cream Cake
Recipe: Strawberry and Cream Cake
This cake is too easy and delicious to pass up on baking this Valentine's Day. Serve it as a sweet afternoon snack for your girlfriends.
Hallmark's Honey Almond Cake with Berries and Mascarpone Cream Fraiche
Recipe: Hallmark's Honey Almond Cake with Berries and Mascarpone Cream Fraiche
This cake was inspired by a cake created in the Hallmark's "The Secret Ingredient." Have your own Hallmark moment and watch a movie marathon with your Valentine this year.
If there is ever a time to whip up an extra special dessert, February 14th is the perfect excuse. Beyond making the day all about spoiling your significant other, it's also a wonderful opportunity to treat your family and friends to a decadent Valentine's Day treat by trying your hand at one of these delicious cakes that celebrate the day of love. Sure, you have your tried-and-true layer cakes, but why not flirt around with something new? These are bound to scrounge up some serious secret admirers—and not-so-secret ones too! Featuring classic Valentine's Day flavors like rich chocolate, romantic red velvet, and swoon-worthy strawberry, these dreamy Valentine's Day cakes are sure to spread the love.