Description
Indulgent little debbie valentine cakes bring nostalgic charm to homemade desserts. Sweet layers of pink-tinted cake and creamy filling create a charming replica of the classic childhood treat you’ll instantly adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups (156 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 mL) buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red gel food coloring
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) heavy cream
- 12 oz (340 g) white chocolate or white candy melts
- 2 oz (57 g) pink or red candy melts (for decoration)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Heat oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, applying a delicate grease coating.
- Ingredient Fusion: Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Batter Construction: Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually incorporate eggs, blending thoroughly after each addition. Infuse mixture with vanilla extract’s rich flavor. Fold in red gel food coloring to achieve a vibrant pink hue.
- Liquid Integration: Gently alternate adding dry ingredient mixture and buttermilk to the batter, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, maintaining a smooth, consistent texture.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 18-20 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a toothpick that emerges clean.
- Cooling and Preparation: Remove cake from oven and allow to cool completely on a wire rack, setting the stage for final decoration and transformation into delightful Valentine treats.
Notes
- Temperature Precision: Monitor oven heat closely, as slight variations can affect cake texture and moistness. Use an accurate thermometer for consistent results.
- Color Control: Add red gel food coloring gradually to achieve desired pink shade without altering batter consistency. Start with small amounts and increase incrementally.
- Mixing Mastery: Cream butter and sugar thoroughly until light and fluffy, which creates a tender cake structure. Avoid overmixing after adding flour to prevent tough texture.
- Cooling Technique: Allow cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting and ensure clean, crisp decorative edges. Place on wire rack for even air circulation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg