Description
Delightful treats for your loved ones, inspired by the classic Little Debbie cakes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box of chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup of buttercream frosting
- 1 cup of pink candy melts
- Heart-shaped sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, water, vegetable oil, and eggs. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into a greased heart-shaped cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before removing them from the pan.
- Once cooled, slice the cakes in half horizontally to create layers.
- Spread a layer of buttercream frosting between the cake layers.
- Melt the pink candy melts according to package instructions.
- Dip the top of each cake in the melted candy melts, allowing excess to drip off.
- Decorate with heart-shaped sprinkles while the candy melts are still wet.
- Let the cakes set before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cake batter.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Homemade Little Debbie Valentine Cakes