18 Valentine’s Day Cakes And Bakes You’ll Love At First Sight
![<p>As easy win (and a great way to cover a shoddy sponge). <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/strawberries-and-cream-cake/#_a5y_p=1235280" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Gimme Some Oven;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Gimme Some Oven</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lKO3_tyumDk2tSeVfeY0TQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MA--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/.Zk_td0Fu9v2GH7Pn18p1g--~B/aD0zODQ7dz01NzY7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/0e118c01a751a7d29ec8dc545bc6260d/tumblr_inline_o2frmpR3Z61tslwzc_1280.jpg)
1/18The Love Heart Covered Cake
As easy win (and a great way to cover a shoddy sponge). [Photo: Gimme Some Oven]
![<p>Oh we do love a surprise cake. <i>[Photo:<a href="http://cleobuttera.com/cakes/love-is-all-around-cake-roll/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cleo Buttera;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Cleo Buttera</a>]</i></p>]()
2/18The Secret Heart Cake Roll
Oh we do love a surprise cake. [Photo: Cleo Buttera]
![<p>A SUPER easy idea that anyone can do.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://thefirstyearblog.com/valentines-day-donuts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The First Year Blog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The First Year Blog</a>]</i></p>]()
3/18Decorated Doughnut
A SUPER easy idea that anyone can do. [Photo: The First Year Blog]
![<p>Probably a little too ambitious for most of us to replicate. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.cakecentral.com/gallery/i/3329305/quilled-hearts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sweet By Design Cakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Sweet By Design Cakes</a>]</i></p>]()
4/18The Wow-Factor Bake
Probably a little too ambitious for most of us to replicate. [Photo: Sweet By Design Cakes]
![<p>Definitely a welcome change from all the pink and red going on. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://eugeniekitchen.com/rainbow-heart-cookies-eugenie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Eugenie Kitchen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Eugenie Kitchen</a>]</i></p>]()
5/18The Rainbow Heart Cookies
Definitely a welcome change from all the pink and red going on. [Photo: Eugenie Kitchen]
![<p>This probably isn’t all that tricky to replicate. A little neat piping and you’re golden.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://beyondfrosting.com/2016/01/18/valentines-day-ombre-heart-cake/?crlt.pid=camp.YcbTCUAKUbVl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Beyond Frosting;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Beyond Frosting</a>]</i></p>]()
6/18The Oh-So-Sweet Cake
This probably isn’t all that tricky to replicate. A little neat piping and you’re golden. [Photo: Beyond Frosting]
![<p>Don’t worry, there’s instructions on how to successfully cut a heart shape.<i>[Photo: <a href="http://daisy-pickers.tumblr.com/post/52005303431/diy-heart-cake-great-for-any-occasion-click" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Daisy Picker’s Tumblr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Daisy Picker’s Tumblr</a>]</i></p>]()
7/18The Simply Heart Bake
Don’t worry, there’s instructions on how to successfully cut a heart shape.[Photo: Daisy Picker’s Tumblr]
![<p>Because who wouldn’t want a cake with five layers of sponge in different shades of pink. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.michaels.com/valentines-day-ombre-cake/B_64831.html#start=21" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Micheals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Micheals</a>]</i></p>]()
8/18The Ombre Cake
Because who wouldn’t want a cake with five layers of sponge in different shades of pink. [Photo: Micheals]
![<p>Erm, YES. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.cakecentral.com/gallery/i/2242755/valentinesbirthday-cake" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cake Central;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cake Central</a>]</i></p>]()
9/18The Chocolate Box Cake
Erm, YES. [Photo: Cake Central]
![<p>Well these are rather sweet, aren’t they?<i> [Photo: <a href="http://hungryhappenings.com/2012/02/sweet-valentines-day-dessert.html/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hungry Happenings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hungry Happenings</a>]</i></p>]()
10/18The Love Heart Cakes
Well these are rather sweet, aren’t they? [Photo: Hungry Happenings]
![<p>Another adorable bake, bound to put a smile on your Valentine’s face.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=2162093295&group=2750028&frame_type=b&blog=2750028&link=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tL35yL2Jsb2dzcG90L2Jhc25vL34zL0RUWmhZaEtDRjJNLw&frame=1&click=0&user=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mini Baker;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mini Baker</a>]</i></p>]()
11/18The Mini Rose Cakes
Another adorable bake, bound to put a smile on your Valentine’s face. [Photo: Mini Baker]
![<p>Clever, eh? <i>[Photo: <a href="http://thecakeblog.com/2015/02/heart-cut-out-cake.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Cake Blog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Cake Blog</a>]</i></p>]()
12/18The Folding Heart Cake
Clever, eh? [Photo: The Cake Blog]
![<p>Not going to lie, we could probably eat a dozen of these. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2014/01/23/valentines-day-white-chocolate-bark-bites/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Number 2 Pencil;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Number 2 Pencil</a>]</i></p>]()
13/18The M&M Chocolate Hearts
Not going to lie, we could probably eat a dozen of these. [Photo: Number 2 Pencil]
![<p>The finished effect on this cake is fantastic. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.studiodiy.com/2015/02/04/pucker-up-valentines-day-party/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Studio DIY;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Studio DIY</a>]</i></p>]()
14/18The Pucker Up Bake
The finished effect on this cake is fantastic. [Photo: Studio DIY]
![<p>A brilliant dessert idea for Valentine’s Day. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/butter-brioche-12524383/strawberry-balsamic-slab-pie-4484849027?utm_content=buffera6384&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blog Lovin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blog Lovin</a>]</i></p>]()
15/18The Strawberry Heart Pie
A brilliant dessert idea for Valentine’s Day. [Photo: Blog Lovin]
![<p>The finished effect on this bake is surprisingly elegant - and easy to achieve. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.mycakeschool.com/blog/lots-of-love/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:My Cake School;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">My Cake School</a>]</i></p>]()
16/18The Heart Topper Cake
The finished effect on this bake is surprisingly elegant - and easy to achieve. [Photo: My Cake School]
![<p>A cake filled with love hearts is basically the dream.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://hungryhappenings.com/2014/02/conversation-heart-pinata-cake.html/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hungry Happenings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hungry Happenings</a>]</i></p>]()
17/18The Piñata Cake
A cake filled with love hearts is basically the dream. [Photo: Hungry Happenings]
![<p>We love the idea of getting out the icing pen and doodling all over an iced cake. Great fun. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://cakewhiz.com/easy-love-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cake Whiz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cake Whiz</a>]</i></p>]()
18/18The Doodle Cake
We love the idea of getting out the icing pen and doodling all over an iced cake. Great fun. [Photo: Cake Whiz]
![<p>Oh we do love a surprise cake. <i>[Photo:<a href="http://cleobuttera.com/cakes/love-is-all-around-cake-roll/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cleo Buttera;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Cleo Buttera</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/6Io5UJ4x7hnDHZrH_Czo3w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/u28rCfY4EYw5rKIiyNSsFg--~B/aD05MDA7dz02MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/e4ac39e7967ded6ebc46188e103ae7fc/tumblr_inline_o2foq7tZ1n1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>A SUPER easy idea that anyone can do.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://thefirstyearblog.com/valentines-day-donuts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The First Year Blog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The First Year Blog</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8qN1MRzXvbIIbLhfPxvTnQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDM-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/7HCeg_C2MeQgjPuKHiIZew--~B/aD03NTA7dz00OTk7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/dacd77a3ed5acd42a8c342227e30419d/tumblr_inline_o2frbaBash1tslwzc_540.jpg)
![<p>Probably a little too ambitious for most of us to replicate. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.cakecentral.com/gallery/i/3329305/quilled-hearts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sweet By Design Cakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Sweet By Design Cakes</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/h6Ot.w9IlzmHYOaQLbCXQQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEzMDY-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/4jA2_lSNrqLnsr27rJrR4w--~B/aD0xMjI0O3c9OTAwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/http://36.media.tumblr.com/94e45ceeffdb8e1444de6f24f4ca32d6/tumblr_inline_o2foyp47GG1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Definitely a welcome change from all the pink and red going on. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://eugeniekitchen.com/rainbow-heart-cookies-eugenie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Eugenie Kitchen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Eugenie Kitchen</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/_bMkCgqcNiS.U3U3JOXPng--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEwMjg-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/yylVln_.orv_GbQ6191XyA--~B/aD02NjQ7dz02MjA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/87621f1b8cd6816cc3d1dfe1c44d5acb/tumblr_inline_o2fp43HLdO1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>This probably isn’t all that tricky to replicate. A little neat piping and you’re golden.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://beyondfrosting.com/2016/01/18/valentines-day-ombre-heart-cake/?crlt.pid=camp.YcbTCUAKUbVl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Beyond Frosting;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Beyond Frosting</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/yirb3XaF2OAGR.VDcwoNLQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTEwNTc-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/LtADbharx25JURH5EcXIhw--~B/aD02NDA7dz00Mjc7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/e49267c8d378219d563c3d5c2bacd23a/tumblr_inline_o2fov1BPx81tslwzc_540.jpg)
![<p>Don’t worry, there’s instructions on how to successfully cut a heart shape.<i>[Photo: <a href="http://daisy-pickers.tumblr.com/post/52005303431/diy-heart-cake-great-for-any-occasion-click" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Daisy Picker’s Tumblr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Daisy Picker’s Tumblr</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/YaXP1zUh8FQhQzSfYzXREw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTcwNTtoPTQ4Ng--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/inlqNUPrrCCxCVytyygWoQ--~B/aD0zMDY7dz00NDQ7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/c729969ddc43000f084ef2afc83543c2/tumblr_inline_o2fowuezOV1tslwzc_540.png)
![<p>Because who wouldn’t want a cake with five layers of sponge in different shades of pink. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.michaels.com/valentines-day-ombre-cake/B_64831.html#start=21" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Micheals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Micheals</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2VNCw9UpqSdapSNd6Z1R7A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk2MA--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/DZZzMI37t4wEKjDsoFQECg--~B/aD00OTE7dz00OTE7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/fb8db513cef164168986af5622fac096/tumblr_inline_o2fp946b5v1tslwzc_540.png)
![<p>Erm, YES. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.cakecentral.com/gallery/i/2242755/valentinesbirthday-cake" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cake Central;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cake Central</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/GaVkXlrckBW5cBCqweQliQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEwODE-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/1aCxribZiiiaN2kG._KpaQ--~B/aD0xMDEzO3c9OTAwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/http://40.media.tumblr.com/70ee04baa3f3ebe7ac82fbca11d6937c/tumblr_inline_o2fro5Ksce1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Well these are rather sweet, aren’t they?<i> [Photo: <a href="http://hungryhappenings.com/2012/02/sweet-valentines-day-dessert.html/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hungry Happenings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hungry Happenings</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kY2qfPSDxI4a1crmibnVsQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk2MA--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/sOGZEtSl9EokpBPpyLiC_Q--~B/aD02NDA7dz02NDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/233feca1e8b7940ae336105f453ade8e/tumblr_inline_o2fp0fU6Wy1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Another adorable bake, bound to put a smile on your Valentine’s face.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=2162093295&group=2750028&frame_type=b&blog=2750028&link=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tL35yL2Jsb2dzcG90L2Jhc25vL34zL0RUWmhZaEtDRjJNLw&frame=1&click=0&user=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mini Baker;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mini Baker</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4hYiCS7hktPKgx8iJRuGsw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/6d4aV3AnmuNsYdLPrfcSTg--~B/aD05MDA7dz02MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/73efbe05e849ea600dd5ba7544d54f47/tumblr_inline_o2fp2a2LJy1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Clever, eh? <i>[Photo: <a href="http://thecakeblog.com/2015/02/heart-cut-out-cake.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Cake Blog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Cake Blog</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/IVxsAcS7ZyUiTAhvvFb._A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0MzA-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/v.EylH5Ka5g3UHjKGf1WVQ--~B/aD04OTQ7dz02MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/2778baa2e0e3473772e884ab0a86ee79/tumblr_inline_o2fr9trrmw1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Not going to lie, we could probably eat a dozen of these. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2014/01/23/valentines-day-white-chocolate-bark-bites/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Number 2 Pencil;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Number 2 Pencil</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/u67REgxjWVjICELKJX__yw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0MTM-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/5jz7WFL4hvD59R7cOBpgWg--~B/aD0xMDMwO3c9NzAwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/http://41.media.tumblr.com/d91efee08b663bb9f46d803e8888d65e/tumblr_inline_o2fp665Oqx1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>The finished effect on this cake is fantastic. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.studiodiy.com/2015/02/04/pucker-up-valentines-day-party/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Studio DIY;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Studio DIY</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/YMmKrlH4z4M.NfR3xXlsJg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0NDA-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/7SSlzlQ62sz7pKm2LQUDVg--~B/aD05MDA7dz02MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/d07e72b891c7d2209899b4ba54f55b40/tumblr_inline_o2fr7e03ZV1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>A brilliant dessert idea for Valentine’s Day. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/butter-brioche-12524383/strawberry-balsamic-slab-pie-4484849027?utm_content=buffera6384&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blog Lovin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blog Lovin</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/VXF57_9Hz9pZIOtMxVzOQA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTE0Mzc-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/_DbCWSvAe_9V40wZjd3pFA--~B/aD05NTg7dz02NDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/a7698d28018d9a704a0fd12111f4017e/tumblr_inline_o2frh3zmcP1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>The finished effect on this bake is surprisingly elegant - and easy to achieve. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.mycakeschool.com/blog/lots-of-love/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:My Cake School;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">My Cake School</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/F5AQgdBIMkvIlFaxeGQl9w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk3MA--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/CBQ6G1TxUoUs3E_QICi8JA--~B/aD03MDc7dz03MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/356003d62beedc36d23e56acd087f5ac/tumblr_inline_o2fre2NAS01tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>A cake filled with love hearts is basically the dream.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://hungryhappenings.com/2014/02/conversation-heart-pinata-cake.html/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hungry Happenings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hungry Happenings</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/OHvHobgT4z78y7KhI1rukQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTk2MA--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/oNRsGPJ7UECNqq52RTPyTQ--~B/aD01NjQ7dz01NjQ7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/9a6b4cfa37045b49e95e7bb5f69e84c3/tumblr_inline_o2frkiKVwT1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>We love the idea of getting out the icing pen and doodling all over an iced cake. Great fun. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://cakewhiz.com/easy-love-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cake Whiz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cake Whiz</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/2DzUFjCcUx.E6IUSfSYxRg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTEyNjY-/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/25pwYXCU25WIxd9GyJfdxw--~B/aD03OTE7dz02MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/a21adb50acf8ef3195a06923c3051e37/tumblr_inline_o2frq4Dwa01tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>As easy win (and a great way to cover a shoddy sponge). <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/strawberries-and-cream-cake/#_a5y_p=1235280" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Gimme Some Oven;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Gimme Some Oven</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/n3qUB5RfwozJPkrDL0x22g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/.Zk_td0Fu9v2GH7Pn18p1g--~B/aD0zODQ7dz01NzY7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/0e118c01a751a7d29ec8dc545bc6260d/tumblr_inline_o2frmpR3Z61tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Oh we do love a surprise cake. <i>[Photo:<a href="http://cleobuttera.com/cakes/love-is-all-around-cake-roll/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cleo Buttera;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "> Cleo Buttera</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/jqgQdUTq4VMMoFVN5mbKMg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/u28rCfY4EYw5rKIiyNSsFg--~B/aD05MDA7dz02MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/e4ac39e7967ded6ebc46188e103ae7fc/tumblr_inline_o2foq7tZ1n1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>A SUPER easy idea that anyone can do.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://thefirstyearblog.com/valentines-day-donuts/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The First Year Blog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The First Year Blog</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/oZ4sJThBTNw3bIb7jl1bdA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/7HCeg_C2MeQgjPuKHiIZew--~B/aD03NTA7dz00OTk7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/dacd77a3ed5acd42a8c342227e30419d/tumblr_inline_o2frbaBash1tslwzc_540.jpg)
![<p>Probably a little too ambitious for most of us to replicate. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.cakecentral.com/gallery/i/3329305/quilled-hearts" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Sweet By Design Cakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Sweet By Design Cakes</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/SqSY7W7VAwLH7q74rVui7g--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/4jA2_lSNrqLnsr27rJrR4w--~B/aD0xMjI0O3c9OTAwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/http://36.media.tumblr.com/94e45ceeffdb8e1444de6f24f4ca32d6/tumblr_inline_o2foyp47GG1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Definitely a welcome change from all the pink and red going on. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://eugeniekitchen.com/rainbow-heart-cookies-eugenie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Eugenie Kitchen;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Eugenie Kitchen</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/kK0jgKe2KqBKKbqcakG7nA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/yylVln_.orv_GbQ6191XyA--~B/aD02NjQ7dz02MjA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/87621f1b8cd6816cc3d1dfe1c44d5acb/tumblr_inline_o2fp43HLdO1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>This probably isn’t all that tricky to replicate. A little neat piping and you’re golden.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://beyondfrosting.com/2016/01/18/valentines-day-ombre-heart-cake/?crlt.pid=camp.YcbTCUAKUbVl" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Beyond Frosting;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Beyond Frosting</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/lKhljTcDAx_jATCGYcl.Sg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/LtADbharx25JURH5EcXIhw--~B/aD02NDA7dz00Mjc7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/e49267c8d378219d563c3d5c2bacd23a/tumblr_inline_o2fov1BPx81tslwzc_540.jpg)
![<p>Don’t worry, there’s instructions on how to successfully cut a heart shape.<i>[Photo: <a href="http://daisy-pickers.tumblr.com/post/52005303431/diy-heart-cake-great-for-any-occasion-click" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Daisy Picker’s Tumblr;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Daisy Picker’s Tumblr</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/gerzzYX_pPeG07KG2Lpglg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/inlqNUPrrCCxCVytyygWoQ--~B/aD0zMDY7dz00NDQ7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/c729969ddc43000f084ef2afc83543c2/tumblr_inline_o2fowuezOV1tslwzc_540.png)
![<p>Because who wouldn’t want a cake with five layers of sponge in different shades of pink. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.michaels.com/valentines-day-ombre-cake/B_64831.html#start=21" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Micheals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Micheals</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/nSRHQNTFRzTU33jDXx0pLg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/DZZzMI37t4wEKjDsoFQECg--~B/aD00OTE7dz00OTE7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/fb8db513cef164168986af5622fac096/tumblr_inline_o2fp946b5v1tslwzc_540.png)
![<p>Erm, YES. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.cakecentral.com/gallery/i/2242755/valentinesbirthday-cake" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cake Central;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cake Central</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/wcz3_0WoY8ae6jkebM1sNQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/1aCxribZiiiaN2kG._KpaQ--~B/aD0xMDEzO3c9OTAwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/http://40.media.tumblr.com/70ee04baa3f3ebe7ac82fbca11d6937c/tumblr_inline_o2fro5Ksce1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Well these are rather sweet, aren’t they?<i> [Photo: <a href="http://hungryhappenings.com/2012/02/sweet-valentines-day-dessert.html/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hungry Happenings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hungry Happenings</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/JAnrC4Hh_tJUDhPmvIQihw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/sOGZEtSl9EokpBPpyLiC_Q--~B/aD02NDA7dz02NDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/233feca1e8b7940ae336105f453ade8e/tumblr_inline_o2fp0fU6Wy1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Another adorable bake, bound to put a smile on your Valentine’s face.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/frame?post=2162093295&group=2750028&frame_type=b&blog=2750028&link=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRwcm94eS5nb29nbGUuY29tL35yL2Jsb2dzcG90L2Jhc25vL34zL0RUWmhZaEtDRjJNLw&frame=1&click=0&user=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Mini Baker;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Mini Baker</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/1XPGXwy4.m2YnLtweCSHVg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/6d4aV3AnmuNsYdLPrfcSTg--~B/aD05MDA7dz02MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/73efbe05e849ea600dd5ba7544d54f47/tumblr_inline_o2fp2a2LJy1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Clever, eh? <i>[Photo: <a href="http://thecakeblog.com/2015/02/heart-cut-out-cake.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:The Cake Blog;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">The Cake Blog</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Pl1DY6PcUIoa.QvKBzVntQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/v.EylH5Ka5g3UHjKGf1WVQ--~B/aD04OTQ7dz02MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/2778baa2e0e3473772e884ab0a86ee79/tumblr_inline_o2fr9trrmw1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>Not going to lie, we could probably eat a dozen of these. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.number-2-pencil.com/2014/01/23/valentines-day-white-chocolate-bark-bites/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Number 2 Pencil;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Number 2 Pencil</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/.LQuHIB2m.XyGDtL5SNkVw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/5jz7WFL4hvD59R7cOBpgWg--~B/aD0xMDMwO3c9NzAwO2FwcGlkPXl0YWNoeW9u/http://41.media.tumblr.com/d91efee08b663bb9f46d803e8888d65e/tumblr_inline_o2fp665Oqx1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>The finished effect on this cake is fantastic. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.studiodiy.com/2015/02/04/pucker-up-valentines-day-party/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Studio DIY;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Studio DIY</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8l3cdoYudT6eR2ZHDuHwTg--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/7SSlzlQ62sz7pKm2LQUDVg--~B/aD05MDA7dz02MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/d07e72b891c7d2209899b4ba54f55b40/tumblr_inline_o2fr7e03ZV1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>A brilliant dessert idea for Valentine’s Day. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/butter-brioche-12524383/strawberry-balsamic-slab-pie-4484849027?utm_content=buffera6384&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_campaign=buffer" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blog Lovin;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blog Lovin</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/4Mi.fvhOm8ZE4W3IojEikQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/_DbCWSvAe_9V40wZjd3pFA--~B/aD05NTg7dz02NDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/a7698d28018d9a704a0fd12111f4017e/tumblr_inline_o2frh3zmcP1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>The finished effect on this bake is surprisingly elegant - and easy to achieve. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://www.mycakeschool.com/blog/lots-of-love/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:My Cake School;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">My Cake School</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/w07fDSsuq.T6VtwoT0mZhQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/CBQ6G1TxUoUs3E_QICi8JA--~B/aD03MDc7dz03MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://41.media.tumblr.com/356003d62beedc36d23e56acd087f5ac/tumblr_inline_o2fre2NAS01tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>A cake filled with love hearts is basically the dream.<i> [Photo: <a href="http://hungryhappenings.com/2014/02/conversation-heart-pinata-cake.html/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Hungry Happenings;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Hungry Happenings</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/j7VanwaYjCwo6lFmnV27iA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/oNRsGPJ7UECNqq52RTPyTQ--~B/aD01NjQ7dz01NjQ7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/9a6b4cfa37045b49e95e7bb5f69e84c3/tumblr_inline_o2frkiKVwT1tslwzc_1280.jpg)
![<p>We love the idea of getting out the icing pen and doodling all over an iced cake. Great fun. <i>[Photo: <a href="http://cakewhiz.com/easy-love-cake/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cake Whiz;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cake Whiz</a>]</i></p>](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/B2ZTjC8Mrp07_HXgubBXOw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTIxMDtoPTEzMQ--/https://s.yimg.com/uu/api/res/1.2/25pwYXCU25WIxd9GyJfdxw--~B/aD03OTE7dz02MDA7YXBwaWQ9eXRhY2h5b24-/http://40.media.tumblr.com/a21adb50acf8ef3195a06923c3051e37/tumblr_inline_o2frq4Dwa01tslwzc_1280.jpg)
