These 60 Cakes, Cheesecakes, & More Are The Ultimate Way To Say "I Love You" This Valentine's Day (2024)

If you're looking for the most festive Valentine's Day dessert, you can't go wrong with rich and decadent red velvet cupcakes. Light and fluffy with plenty of chocolatey flavor, these mini cakes are the perfect treat to present (or gift!) on any special occasion.

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This takes chocolate-covered strawberries to a whole new delicious level. Fair warning, this is an involved recipe you'll want to read through a few times before you get started. Trust us, it's 110% worth it.

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Who doesn't love an ultra-creamy slice of cheesecake? These mini versions are super-easy to make (no water bath!), but are just as delicious as their full-size counterpart.

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This version of our OG cookie cake takes things to the next level by putting cookies INSIDE the "cake". It’s packed with chopped Oreos (in place of chocolate chips), decorated with a rich Oreo buttercream (in place of plain chocolate or vanilla), and crowned with even more Oreos. 😍

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To make classic millionaire shortbread even more luxurious and indulgent, we added a fourth layer in the form of cheesecake. It may seem like a daunting recipe to tackle, but don’t fret! There’s a lot of hands-off time, and you can make some components ahead of time to make it easier.

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This easy hack utilizes a square and round cake pan, as well as our absolute favorite red velvet cake recipe. If you're in a hurry, boxed cake mix works just as well! Don't sleep on the cream cheese frosting though, it makes everything 1,000x better.

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Let's be the real: The filling of the cannoli is the best part, and that's why these cupcakes are so amazing. They're filled to the brim with the good stuff.

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If you can't get enough of the fudgy, cream-filled cupcakes, then this sheet cake will be your new favorite dessert. Taking inspiration from the classic Hostess dessert, this sheet cake delivers on all the same flavors in an easy, shareable form.

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We made ours in an oven-safe skillet, but if you don't have one, just use a 12" cake pan. Don't forget the vanilla ice cream for serving!

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Espresso martini connoisseurs, this cheesecake is for you. The cheesecake filling is spiked with coffee liqueur and espresso to make it super-rich and creamy, and the top gets the iconic dusting of cocoa powder over an espresso-infused whipped cream. 😍

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This creamy, decadent cheesecake is swirled with a raspberry sauce to create a showstopper of a dessert, perfect for Valentine's. The raspberry sauce recipe will make more than you need for the swirls, so spoon it over top each slice right before serving.

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What else would you make for your honey?! (Sorry, we had to!) This is the perfect light dessert after a special romantic dinner or companion to an afternoon coffee date.

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A classic chocolate cake is always a good idea for Valentine's, but if you want to switch things up a bit, give this white chocolate cake a try. It's soft and layered with a white chocolate mousse, then frosted with a simple cream cheese frosting.

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Chocolate covered strawberries + cheesecake = OMG. Plus, since you're covering them in chocolate, you don't have to worry about your cheesecakes cracking. Win!

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This cake will make you feel like you’re on The Great British Bake Off. White- and pink-tinted slices of rich almond cake are brushed with apricot jam, artfully stacked, and covered with sweet almond marzipan for a cake that’s stunning and delicious enough to win the approval of Paul Hollywood.

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Everyone should have a good red velvet cake recipe in their back pocket—and this is it. It has a decadent chocolate flavor and the creamiest cream cheese frosting, and the striking red color makes it unforgettable (and perfect for Valentine's!).

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Inspired by the beloved coconut cream pie, these stuffed cupcakes have all the classic components of the original dessert, sans pie crust. You won't miss it though, because in its place are our soft and fluffy vanilla cupcakes. 😍

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Those that love peanut butter LOVE peanut butter, and this cake was made with those in mind. Peanut butter cake, peanut butter frosting, AND peanut butter drizzle make a big statement without too much effort. Add whole chopped Reese's, or for a colorful twist, use chopped Reese's Pieces instead!

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Having this cake in your recipe arsenal will have you ready for anything: You can cube it a trifle, crumble it over ice cream, or—our favorite—stack it with whipped cream and berries. The best part? You can have this entire cake ready in just about an hour.

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