Here at The Happy Foodie we’re of the belief that the very best way to express your love is through baked goods. Forget cheesy greetings cards and bunches of flowers; cakes, brownies, and decadent desserts are the true language of the heart. With this in mind, we’ve rounded up 10 deliciously indulgent baking recipes that are perfect for Valentine’s Day, from a dark and squidgy chocolate cake to a batch of pastel-hued strawberry cupcakes.
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Love Cake
A light, delicate sponge infused with spices and rose water, this fragrant cake lives up to its name. Serve it with a dollop of cardamom cream and a sprinkling of pomegranate seeds.
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The Ultimate Millionaire’s Shortbread
Impress your Valentine with this failsafe millionaire’s shortbread recipe from Bake Off star James Morton.
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Rhubarb and Custard Blondies
Make the most of bright pink forced rhubarb with this blondie recipe from Rukmini Iyer, combining sweet custard, tangy rhubarb chunks, and chopped hazelnuts.
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Salted Caramel-Stuffed NYC Cookies
Cookies are surely at the top of every sweet lover’s wish list, and these salted caramel-stuffed NYC-style cookies are guaranteed to impress.
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Chocolate Sunken Soufflé Cake
Rich, gooey, and intensely chocolatey, this flourless chocolate cake from Claire Ptak is a truly indulgent bake, and it also happens to be gluten-free.
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Vegan Victoria Sponge Cake
Baking for a vegan? Wow them with this plant-based twist on a British teatime classic, combining light, lemon-scented sponge, fresh berries, and vanilla cream.
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Orange & Hibiscus Madeleines
The combination of orange and hibiscus makes these madeleine’s irresistibly fragrant, while their pretty scalloped shape means they’re decidedly gift-worthy.
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Heart-shaped Chocolate Box Cake
Go all-out with this heart-shaped cake, enclosed in a sheet of chocolate and topped with homemade truffles.
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Red Velvet Cheesecake
The deep red hue of this creamy, American-style cheesecake makes it deeply suitable for a romantic Valentine’s Day meal.
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Nadiya Hussain’s Strawberry and Clotted Cream Shortcake Cupcakes
With a biscuit base, fluffy vanilla sponge enclosing a fresh strawberry, and a topping of strawberry ice cream frosting, these pretty cupcakes will go down a treat.