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Valentine Cake with a Surprise Inside

February 9, 2012

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Valentine Cake with a Surprise Inside

Valentine’s Day is almost here, what are you planning to do. Do you go out? Do you get all dolled up? Me, not so much. I like to go out when it’s not so crowded, and as far as dolled up…well this year this may be the only dolling up I do. I dolled up a cake!

From the outside it’s a simple cake, but wait until you see what’s inside.

*hint-it’s a colorful surprise.

See, it’s pretty colorful.

This is an easy cake to make, so don’t let the hectic part of Valentine’s Day keep you from getting all dolled up, do it with CAKE!

 

Begin with two white cake mixes (I used Betty Crocker) and the ingredients listed on the box, prepare cake mix according to the package.

Dived the 8 cups of batter into three bowls and tinted them with Americolor food coloring, one super red, one with soft pink and the other with white, yes I like it extra white.

I place the colored batter in each cake pan. Alternating the colors and even drew a heart on top. It really is a surprise to see how they bake and what the design will be.

While they are baking, get your frosting ready. You can use this buttercream recipe make two batches so you have enough (you can use purchased frosting in white, you’ll probably need two containers).

I baked the two cakes for 55 minutes at 325 degrees, these are dark coated 7 inch pans so the cakes bake up nice and high, and the bottom of the pans are removable which makes it easy to release the cake, they are similar to spring-form pans with out the spring.

Pretty, pretty!

 

I trimmed off the tops of the two cakes to make them level, then added frosting to one and inverted the second cake on top so that the top of the cake was really flat.(It also helps that the cut part of the cake isn’t on top as there are more crumbs)

I gave the cake one coat of frosting and put it in the fridge to set up firm, then I added more frosting and just wanted it smooth. I didn’t fuss with it much, just used a large offset spatula and swirled the frosting around.

I reserved a small amount of white frosting and colored it red for the hearts and trim on the bottom. I used a number 4 tip for the hearts.

I used a small star tip to make a boarder on the base of the cake.

 

 

I love how simple the cake looks on the outside, since there is so much going on inside. Just like the cake I made for Halloween with a surprise inside too.

 

I see a heart,

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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61 Comments Filed Under: Cake, Frosting/Icing, Sweet, Valentine's Day Tagged With: Cake, Frosting, valentine's day, white cake

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  1. giuliana says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:46 am

    So Sweet Diane! ADORABLE Cake. Thanks for sharing. XoXo Giuliana

    Reply
  2. Paula says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:10 am

    This is one big and beautiful cake! I see the heart too! So neat that the heart came through like it did.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      February 9, 2012 at 12:00 pm

      yes it was a total surprise 🙂

  3. Laura says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:14 am

    Totally swooning over this! Such a cute idea. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Georgia says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:19 am

    Gorgeous! Love the simplicity of the heart border around the edge

    Reply
  5. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

    February 9, 2012 at 11:34 am

    So pretty! My girls would go nuts over this.

    Reply
  6. sweetsugarbelle says

    February 9, 2012 at 12:05 pm

    I love the heart decoration! BEAUTIFUL!!!

    Reply
  7. Kris says

    February 9, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    stunning! I want to try this!

    Reply
  8. Jeanette says

    February 9, 2012 at 12:17 pm

    Wow, that is really creative. You are incredible!

    Reply
  9. Sue/the view from great island says

    February 9, 2012 at 12:30 pm

    I have no idea how you figured this out, but I love it.

    Reply
    • Diane says

      February 9, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      🙂 really nothing to figure out, just mix it all up, pile on the batter and bake. I made rainbow cupcakes once, 7 colors all in the small area of a cupcake pan in neat layers, compared to that, this is EASY!

  10. JulieD says

    February 9, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    So pretty!! I love it, Diane! Happy Valentine’s Day to you!!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      February 9, 2012 at 12:35 pm

      Thanks Julie, Happy Valentine’s Day!

  11. Valentina says

    February 9, 2012 at 12:41 pm

    Diane, this is gorgeous!!! I know you say it’s easy, but it looks like a labor of love. Pun intended! 😉

    Reply
  12. bree says

    February 9, 2012 at 1:16 pm

    So pretty Diane! My kids would love a cake like this for Valentine’s Day. Who am I kidding? So would I. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Life of a Modern Housewife says

    February 9, 2012 at 2:17 pm

    Love it!! I love the simple decorations too!! I want to eat this now!!

    great job on the hearts!!

    Reply
  14. Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says

    February 9, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Beautiful. Just absolutely beautiful.

    Reply
  15. alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    February 9, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    This is very cool and fun

    Reply
  16. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

    February 9, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Such a pretty cake! I’m always so impressed by people who can make beautiful layer cakes like you.

    Reply
  17. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    February 9, 2012 at 7:19 pm

    This is so gorgeous! I love it. Beautiful.

    Reply
  18. Carousel says

    February 9, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Great Cake! Amazing colours. My jaw literally dropped when I saw the surprise inside! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Robyn says

    February 9, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    I saw your cake on Pinterest.

    **ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!**

    Signing up to start following your blog.

    Reply
  20. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    February 9, 2012 at 8:07 pm

    The inside is surely pretty, but I love the scripty heart design on top the best! 🙂

    Reply
  21. kami @ NoBiggie says

    February 9, 2012 at 8:15 pm

    Beautiful cake, Diane!! so fun!

    Reply
  22. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    February 9, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    This is beautiful and I’m doing a VDay linky post and I’m going to link it up! Love it!

    Reply
  23. leslie says

    February 10, 2012 at 4:37 am

    Soooo pretty Diane!!! very festive!

    Reply
  24. [email protected] says

    February 10, 2012 at 5:06 am

    Holy Valentine, just look at that!! It’s gorgeous with all the swirly colors and I love the piping.

    Reply
  25. Robin @ Bird On A Cake says

    February 10, 2012 at 6:14 am

    What a pretty cake! I especially like the heart design on top. :0)

    Reply
  26. [email protected] says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:35 am

    The cake is beautiful and the inside is stunning!

    Reply
  27. Jill @ KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com says

    February 10, 2012 at 7:38 am

    Wow…beautiful cake! I love this! We just posted our very first Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday Link Party and we would LOVE for you to stop by and link this up! https://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/02/kitchen-fun-and-crafty-friday-link.html

    Reply
  28. naomi says

    February 10, 2012 at 9:57 am

    Beautiful, Diane! I love the finishing ring of hearts on top.

    Reply
  29. sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says

    February 10, 2012 at 10:06 am

    I love it, the colours really pop.

    Reply
  30. Stef at TooMuchToDoSoLittleTime.com says

    February 10, 2012 at 11:18 am

    I found you via Pinterest. This is a GREAT idea!

    Reply
  31. Brandee says

    February 11, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    I also found you using pinterest. Had no idea how many awesome food blogs there were out there. I’ve got so many recipes collected! Thank you for yours!

    Reply
  32. Kristen says

    February 12, 2012 at 7:09 am

    Absolutely stunning!

    Reply
  33. Charlette says

    February 13, 2012 at 8:15 am

    Oh my I just love this idea. I think I have to make one today. Lucky me I just bought cakes mixes the other day that were on sale 10 for $10. So glad I did. Thanks so much for always sharing your wonderful creations with us all. Just love visiting your blog daily.

    Reply
  34. Hanh Vu Haye says

    February 13, 2012 at 2:19 pm

    I just have a question. Can you share the recipe how to make cake so big like this?? because my cakes always sooooooo thin after bake!! 🙁 I have problem with baking cake… 🙁 Can you share your secret?? ^^

    Reply
    • Diane says

      February 14, 2012 at 9:09 am

      It’s a 7 inch cake pan, and there is a whole cake mix in each pan. That is how it’s so high, no real secret, just a smaller diameter cake pan will give you a higher cake. Hope that was helpful.

    • Hanh Vu Haye says

      February 14, 2012 at 9:28 am

      Thank you to answer me Diana. I know this cake is 2 in 1. 😉 But i mean my cake when i bake always high just 3cm…not more.. 🙁 Can you share me a recipe (which kind of flour you use, eggs, sugar…) for pan 28 or 26cm? I would love to do this colourful one!!! I love it much!!(but cannot 3 or 4 in 1!lolll)

    • Diane says

      February 14, 2012 at 5:59 pm

      I looked up 7 inches online and it says it’s 17.5 cm I use a box cake mix usually Betty Crocker for this type of cake. I can look up another recipe for you for cake. The batter I used measured 8 cups for two boxes of cake mix, so if you have a recipe that is 4 cups of batter, that would work.

    • Hanh Vu Haye says

      February 15, 2012 at 7:48 am

      Thank you for your answer again! ^^ so i will try to find a smaller pan and box cake mix!! i never bake with the batter already mix before.. ^^

    • Diane says

      February 15, 2012 at 12:34 pm

      any cake batter will do in a 7 inch pan you’ll just need 4 cups so it’s bakes up high

  35. Sue says

    February 15, 2012 at 10:14 am

    What a GORGEOUS cake, Diane!

    Reply
  36. Bediels & Co says

    February 25, 2012 at 6:39 pm

    Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgeous!!

    Reply
  37. Sarah says

    February 14, 2013 at 2:59 am

    commenting one year later…. :S but still… beautiful cake… 🙂

    Reply
    • Diane says

      February 14, 2013 at 8:24 am

      Thanks 🙂

  38. Stephenie says

    January 9, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    How can i get the recipes? Is pretty!!

    Reply
    • Diane says

      January 9, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      The instructions are in the post:
      “Begin with two white cake mixes (I used Betty Crocker) and the ingredients listed on the box, prepare cake mix according to the package.
      Dived the 8 cups of batter into three bowls and tinted them with Americolor food coloring, one super red, one with soft pink and the other with white, yes I like it extra white.
      I place the colored batter in each cake pan. Alternating the colors and even drew a heart on top. It really is a surprise to see how they bake and what the design will be.
      While they are baking, get your frosting ready. You can use this buttercream recipe make two batches so you have enough (you can use purchased frosting in white, you’ll probably need two containers).”
      Hope that helps

  39. Carolyn says

    January 18, 2014 at 11:34 am

    Diane, this is awesome! I so have to try this with low carb ingredients! Not sure my colours will come out as true, but it would be so fun.

    Reply
  40. Jared says

    April 5, 2018 at 12:57 am

    I want to make surprise for my crush. I hope she would be amazed.

    Reply

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