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Pink Heart Snack Cakes – The Sweetest Treat You’ll Love to Bake & Share

pink heart snack cakes on a plate

Pink heart snack cakes are the best Valentine’s treat in 2024. Get recipes, reviews, where to buy, and DIY decorating ideas in one place.

Ingredients

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    • 1 box vanilla or strawberry cake mix (or your favorite homemade sponge recipe)
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme or whipped vanilla frosting (for the filling)
    • 2 cups white chocolate chips or candy melts (for the coating)
    • Red or pink food coloring
    • Heart-shaped cookie cutter
    • Sprinkles or edible glitter (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Bake the Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Prepare your cake mix according to box instructions and pour into a parchment-lined baking sheet for thin, even layers.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let it cool completely before cutting.

Step 2: Cut Out the Hearts

  • Use your heart-shaped cookie cutter to slice out even pairs from the cooled cake.
  • You should get around 10–12 heart sets, depending on cutter size.

Step 3: Fill the Cakes

  • Spread a layer of marshmallow creme or whipped frosting on one heart and top with its pair to form a sandwich.
  • Press gently so the filling just peeks out.

Step 4: Make the Coating

  • Melt white chocolate chips or candy melts in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds.
  • Add a few drops of red or pink food coloring to achieve that signature shade.

Step 5: Coat and Decorate

  • Dip or spoon the pink coating over each heart cake until fully covered.
  • Place on a cooling rack and let the coating harden.
  • Add sprinkles or glitter before it sets if you’re feeling extra festive.

Step 6: Chill and Serve

  • Refrigerate for 10–15 minutes to help the coating set fully.
  • Serve chilled or room temperature—and enjoy the smiles!