18 Valentine’s Cake Ideas That Are Definitely Worth Your Time

A slice of Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake on a plate.

Valentine’s cakes are good for three things:

  1. To share with friends and family.
  2. To share with your significant other.
  3. To have all to yourself.

And if you’re craving sugary goodness for this Valentine’s Day and want to make it a bit more special, then these cake recipes are your perfect go-to’s.

1. Red Velvet Bundt Cake

Red Velvet Bundt Cake on a cake stand.
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Its velvety texture and pretty color, coupled with a satisfying cream cheese glaze, make this bundt cake a nice centerpiece for any Valentine’s Day celebration.

Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Bundt Cake

2. Decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes on a counter top.
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Moist chocolate cake crowned with delicious-looking strawberry buttercream and topped with a glossy chocolate-covered strawberry. I don’t know how you can’t make this one.

Get the Recipe: Decadent Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

3. Strawberry Yogurt Mousse Cake

Strawberry Yogurt Mousse Cake on a cake stand.
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Layers of velvety strawberry-infused yogurt mousse and a delicate sponge cake come together, creating a really pretty dessert that’s perfect for your Valentine’s Day.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Yogurt Mousse Cake

4. Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake With Real Strawberry Frosting

Gluten-Free Vanilla Cake on a pink surface.
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Paired with a really nice strawberry frosting made from real strawberries, this cake is great since it looks both flavorful and healthy!

Get the Recipe: Vanilla Cake With The Best Strawberry Frosting

5. Best Homemade Strawberry Cake

Best Homemade Strawberry Cake with a slice being taken out.
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This homemade strawberry cake, with pretty layers of moist cake infused with fresh strawberry puree, is crowned with a velvety strawberry cream cheese frosting. Definitely worth your time.

Get the Recipe: Best Homemade Strawberry Cake

6. Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

A slice of Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake on a white plate.
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With each bite of this dessert, you’re gonna get layers of moist cake infused with strawberry flavor, vanilla, and a fluffy whipped topping.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake

7. Pink Champagne Cake Recipe

Pink Champagne Cake Recipe on a cake tray.
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Layers of delicate pink-hued cake infused with the effervescence of champagne are elegantly paired with a luscious champagne buttercream frosting. I think this is probably the perfect cake for Valentine’s Day.

Get the Recipe: Pink Champagne Cake Recipe

8. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake With Chocolate Frosting

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake With Chocolate Frosting on a white surface.
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A giant chocolate chip cookie serves as the foundation for this super tasty cake, generously topped with a decadent layer of chocolate frosting. You need this.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake With Chocolate Frosting

9. Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Fudge Cake

Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Fudge Cake with cut-up strawberries on top.
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The layers of moist chocolate cake are intertwined with a nice fudgy filling and topped with a pretty pink frosting, creating a great cake that’ll satisfy your sweet tooth.

Get the Recipe: Vegan Chocolate Strawberry Fudge Cake

10. Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Chocolate Strawberry Cake on a white plate.
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This moist chocolate cake is intertwined with a tasty strawberry frosting, all enveloped in a velvety chocolate drizzle. It sounds like such a good cake to pair with coffee!

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Strawberry Cake

11. Strawberry Crumb Cake

Strawberry Crumb Cake on parchment paper.
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Soft, fluffy cake layers are generously filled with juicy strawberries and topped with a golden crumb topping. Each bite is probably gonna be a nice blend of fruity sweetness and buttery crumble. Sounds so good!

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Crumb Cake

12. Red Velvet Poke Cake (With Easy Frosting)

Red Velvet Poke Cake on a pie knife.
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This red velvet cake is infused with sweetened condensed milk, creating a really nice souring texture, while an easy-to-make frosting finishes this dessert off nicely! Would love to try this!

Get the Recipe: Red Velvet Poke Cake Recipe with Easy Frosting

13. Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

Strawberry Filled Cupcakes on a white plate.
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Filled with a nice burst of sweet strawberry goodness, you’re gonna really like these cupcakes.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Filled Cupcakes

14. Vintage Heart Cake

Vintage Heart Cake on a white surface.
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Layers of almond and vanilla goodness come together in a super cute heart shape. And if you like the vintage look, then this cake is for you.

Get the Recipe: Vintage Heart Cake

15. Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

Japanese Strawberry Shortcake on a large white plate.
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Light, fluffy sponge layers envelop layers of fresh strawberries and pretty whipped cream, creating a delicately sweet and airy dessert. I’d eat 10 pieces of this in one go!

Get the Recipe: Japanese Strawberry Shortcake

16. Heart-Shaped Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Heart-Shaped Chocolate Strawberry Cake on a large plate.
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If you want to go on expert mode, then this cake is gonna be a nice challenge to try this Valentine’s Day.

Get the Recipe: Heart-Shaped Chocolate Strawberry Cake

17. White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake

White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake on a white serving plate.
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This pretty cake has wonderful flavors of raspberry and white chocolate and it sounds like a great dessert for your holiday.

Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Raspberry Bundt Cake

18. Chocolate Lava Cake

Chocolate Lava Cake on a plate.
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If you’re a chocolate lover and you want to share something with your significant other, then this is probably the perfect dessert to make for your Valentine’s night.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Lava Cake

Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.

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