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Copycat Little Debbie Valentine Cakes

Delicious Copycat Little Debbie Valentine Cakes plated
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These Copycat Little Debbie Valentine Cakes are delightful heart-shaped snack cakes filled with creamy frosting and coated in pink marshmallow, perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day or any sweet occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • Pink marshmallow fluff or pink marshmallow coating (about 1 cup)
  • 1/2 cup white frosting (cream cheese or buttercream)
  • Red and pink colored sugar or sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a small heart-shaped cake pan or line a mini loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the sugar, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth and creamy.
  4. Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Allow cake to cool completely before slicing horizontally into two layers.
  7. Spread white frosting evenly on the bottom layer, then place the top layer back on.
  8. Coat the entire assembled cake with pink marshmallow fluff or melted pink marshmallow coating.
  9. Sprinkle with red and pink colored sugar or sprinkles while the coating is still wet.
  10. Let the coating set before serving. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a drop of almond extract to the frosting or try using cream cheese frosting for a tangy twist.

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