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Little Debbie Valentine Cakes

Copycat Little Debbie's Valentines Cake

A recipe for homemade Little Debbie heart-shaped cakes. A bite-size vanilla cake with a whipped frosting inside.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total cooling time: 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10 cakes

Equipment

  • 9x13 Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Piping Bag
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Heart-shaped cookie cutter
  • Handheld mixer

Ingredients
  

Cake Batter

  • Box of Vanilla Cake Mix
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Whipped Frosting

  • 7 ounces marshmallow creme
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Chocolate Coating

  • White Chocolate Candy Melts melted
  • Pink food dye

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line one 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper, or spray it with a non-stick spray.
  • In a large bowl, combine the vanilla cake mix, flour, sugar, salt, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  • Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a thin, even layer. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  • While the cake is cooling, make the whipped frosting center: Start by beating softened butter in a bowl until creamy. Add marshmallow creme, powdered sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Mix until light and fluffy.
  • Line a 2nd baking sheet with parchment paper. Using a heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut the cake into hearts: Place the cut out pieces on the parchment.
  • Assemble the cakes by piping, or spreading frosting onto one heart and sandwiching it with another heart. Repeat for all pairs.
  • Melt white chocolate candy melts according to package instructions. Set aside a couple tablespoons of white chocolate and then stir in pink food dye into the rest to achieve desired color.
  • Dip each heart cake sandwich into the melted chocolate, covering it entirely. Let excess drip off.
  • Place the dipped cakes on parchment paper, then allow the cakes to harden. Finish with white drizzle to decorate the cakes.
Keyword cake, copycat, dessert, diy, frosting, little debbie, vanilla, whipped
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