8 Red Velvet Desserts for Valentine's Day
These festive treats will steal their hearts!
February is the perfect time of year to indulge, so what better way to treat yourself and your loved ones than with decadent Valentine's Day desserts? Rich candies and chocolate desserts are popular items to serve on this special day of love, but there's nothing more festive than red velvet!
Thanks to the vibrant hue, red velvet desserts are ideal for Valentine's Day. And with its signature blend of ingredients like vanilla, buttermilk, and vinegar, red velvet has a sweet-yet-tangy taste and a moist texture that lends itself to all kinds of recipes. Ahead, you'll find upgrades on all the classics from Valentine's Day cookies and homemade brownies to made-from-scratch cakes and Valentine's Day cupcakes. While most of the recipes featured here spotlight cream cheese frosting, there are plenty of other fun garnishes like chocolate chips, colorful sprinkles, fresh berries, or powdered sugar.
You'll also find ideas that suit every serving size. Looking to satisfy a group of guests? Whip up a red velvet sheet cake that yields two dozen servings. But if you're searching for a sweet treat to enjoy on your own, heat up a red velvet mug cake in the microwave, which will be ready in 10 minutes or less. Whether you're hosting a Valentine's Day party, preparing a romantic dinner for two, or looking for easy Valentine's Day treats to make with your kids, these red velvet desserts deserve a spot on your table. All of them will definitely sweeten your Valentine's Day!
Red Velvet Cream Cheese Bundt Cake
Drizzled with dreamy cream cheese frosting and topped with heart-shaped sprinkles, this red velvet Bundt cake will make such a stunning centerpiece for your Valentine's Day party. Of course, the rich taste and wonderfully moist texture won't hurt, either!
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Red Velvet Cookies
These cookies have the same classic ingredients and signature hue of red velvet desserts, but they feature a few special additions: white chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of sugar on top. To bring a little extra love to this recipe for Valentine's Day, consider cutting them into hearts!
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Red Velvet Brownies
Give your brownies an upgrade with the rich taste of red velvet. This red velvet dessert is an indulgent mix of brownies, red velvet cake, and cheesecake all in one, making them a love-filled treat that deserves a spot on your Valentine's Day dessert table.
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Red Velvet Sandwich Cookies
What's better than one red velvet cookie? Two red velvet cookies stuffed with cream cheese frosting, obviously! As if a sugary stack in a punchy red shade wasn't enticing enough, this dessert is finished off with nonpareils for a sparkling touch that's perfect for any Valentine's Day celebration.
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Red Velvet Thumbprint Cookies
This Valentine's Day, you'll fall in love with these red velvet thumbprint cookies! Aside from the stunning color, these decadent desserts are filled with chocolaty, buttery, and sugary goodness. Don't forget the dollop of cream cheese frosting!
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Red Velvet Mug Cake
Looking for an easy red velvet dessert that comes together in 10 minutes? Try this red velvet mug cake! This recipe has all the deliciousness of a traditional red velvet cake, but you can whip it up in the microwave. Since it serves one, you also won't have to share it!
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Red Velvet Peppermint Bark Cookies
For a dreamy Valentine's Day dessert, why not combine all the best parts of red velvet cake and peppermint bark into a tray (or two!) of these mouthwatering cookies? This easy recipe has just five simple ingredients, and it all starts with a box of cake mix!
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Red Velvet Sheet Cake
If you're on the hunt for a red velvet dessert that’ll easily feed a crowd, a sheet cake never fails. Whatever type of Valentine's Day get-together you're throwing, serving up slices slathered in cream cheese frosting and topped with a fresh raspberry will make every heart (and stomach) in the room happy!
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