I've always liked Valentine's Day. Not because of the presents and flowers that so many recieve, but because it's such a good way to show people you love them....with food! Whether it's fudge or candies, cakes or cupcakes, there's always something perfect for your special someone :)
By now I hope everyone can tell I like food. Anything food/baking/cooking/dessert related, I love it. And see, I'm convinced I'm the world's luckiest girl who's been blessed with the sweetest boyfriend anyone could ask for. Really, he's a great guy. The only complaint I've ever had about him in the 10 years I've known him is he doesn't like sweets.
-pause for reaction-
...I know, weird right? He just doesn't eat them. He's never had chocolate. Doesn't know what m&m's taste like...I once begged him to eat a piece of carmel popcorn and he just about choked to death.
What's especially upsetting to me though, is that I bake to show my love. For all of the birthdays of my friends and family theres always a cake or a plate of cookies or brownies. But not for my boyfriend.
Nonetheless, I still bake for Valentine's Day (as well as every other holiday). This year I made a giant donut! (I got the cake pan for Christmas and I'd been dying to try it out. I just used a boxed cake mix and canned frosting that I melted over the finished cake. Topped it with some heart sprinkles and called it a day!) For those of you who are at a loss of what to make your honey (or whoever will eat it) here's somethings I've done over the past few years: (I wish I had pictures!)
- Grab some Valentines's Day cookie cutters and buy a storebought sugar cookie dough. Punch out some cookies and decorate with a colored powdered sugar frosting. Can't go wrong!
- Bake a standard boxed cake mix, either in two 9-inch pans, or a large sheet pan and cut out heart shaped cakes. Frost and decorate. Makes for personalized treats!
- For my fellow cupcake lovers, bake up your favorite kind of cake, using Valentine's Day liners or course. Pick your frosting- just because it's canned doesn't mean it's bad!- and melt in the mircowave for 30 seconds. Dip the cooled cakes in the melted frosting for some fast icing. Melt milk chocolate chips and pour into a large ziptop bag. Line a flat surface with waxed paper and pipe chocolate hearts to top the cupcakes with. Let set, and top your cupcakes with love!
Bakerella has great baking ideas, but especially special things for Valentine's Day.
Hope everyone has a great Valentine's Day! Best of luck on your baking adventures!
Chelsea :)
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