Valentines Cakes

by LJ
(Slidell, Louisiana)

Valentines cakes are traditionally heart-shaped. The icing is often white, with red writing and decorations. Pink icing and trim is also very popular.

A chocolate Valentine cake can also be a good choice if your sweetie is a chocoholic. This version of the seasonal treat is often decorated in white or pink, with red roses on top being a good choice.

With small heart-shaped cake pans easily available, making kids valentines cakes can be a snap. A popular way to decorate them is to use those little sugar hearts with cute sayings on them.

The double heart Valentine cake is also a good choice. You can buy double-heart cake pans with one heart on the side of the other and partially overlapping. Other double-heart pans have a smaller heart on top of the main heart. Wilton makes both kinds.