Copycat Little Debbie Valentine’s Day Cakes: Irresistibly Sweet!
These Copycat Little Debbie Valentine’s Day Cakes are the perfect sweet treat for celebrating love and friendship! With a delightful cake topped with creamy frosting, they’ll surely impress anyone who tries them.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together.
- In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar, softened butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost the top of the cooled cake and decorate with red food coloring, if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of espresso powder to the batter.
- You can substitute butter with a dairy-free alternative for a vegan option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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