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Copycat Little Debbie Valentine’s Day Cakes

Copycat Little Debbie Valentine's Day Cakes
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This easy Copycat Little Debbie Valentine’s Day Cakes recipe recreates the nostalgic and beloved treat with fluffy red velvet cake layers, creamy luscious filling, and a smooth festive white chocolate coating finished with colorful Valentine’s sprinkles. Perfect for sharing or gifting, these charming individual cakes bring joy and sweetness to any celebration with a simple, customizable approach.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 1 box Red Velvet Cake Mix (or gluten-free red velvet cake mix for gluten-free option)
  • Butter (as required by cake mix instructions)
  • Eggs (as required by cake mix instructions)
  • Milk (as required by cake mix instructions)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened (or dairy-free cream cheese alternative)
  • 1/4 cup Butter, softened
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Coating and Decoration

  • White Chocolate or Vanilla Candy Melts (amount sufficient to coat assembled cakes)
  • Valentine’s Day Sprinkles (pink, red, white confetti sprinkles or similar)

Instructions

  1. Bake the Cake Layers: Prepare the red velvet cake mix according to the package instructions, carefully measuring ingredients for best results. Pour the batter into a greased rectangular baking pan to achieve thin layers. Bake until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before proceeding.
  2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth, fluffy, and spreadable. This filling will add creamy richness between the cake layers.
  3. Cut and Assemble the Cakes: Trim the cooled cake edges for even sides. Cut the cake into small rectangles mimicking the original snack size. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese filling onto one piece and sandwich it with another. Repeat until all cakes are assembled.
  4. Coat with Candy Melts and Decorate: Melt the white chocolate or vanilla candy melts according to package directions. Dip each assembled cake fully into the melted coating and place on parchment paper. Before the coating sets, sprinkle colorful Valentine’s Day sprinkles evenly over each cake.
  5. Chill and Set: Refrigerate the coated cakes for at least 30 minutes to allow the coating to harden and flavors to meld. Once firm, the cakes are ready to serve or package as gifts.

Notes

  • Use a serrated knife to slice the cakes evenly for a professional look.
  • Make sure cream cheese and butter are softened to avoid lumps in the filling.
  • Maintain candy melts at a warm, not hot, temperature to avoid grainy or thick coatings.
  • Chill the assembled cakes briefly before dipping to prevent breaking during coating.
  • Store cakes in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to keep fresh.

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Keywords: Little Debbie, Valentine's Day Cakes, Copycat recipe, red velvet cake, cream cheese filling, candy coated cakes, festive dessert

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