Valentine's Day Dessert Ideas to Fall in Love With
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and whether you’re gearing up for a romantic evening with your partner, an at-home date night on the couch with your kids (or dog), or a casual night with friends, you obviously need the perfect dessert. Sweet treats are one of the best parts of Valentine’s Day after all, aren’t they.
As we do for most holidays, Team ECBG is rolling out the red-and-pink carpet and going all out for Valentine’s Day to make sure you have the best Valentine desserts out there. From our signature cakes to cupcakes and even cookies, we’re here to make sure your perfect Valentine’s Day is sweet and festive.
The Best Desserts for Valentine’s Day
Swoon-Worthy Cakes: You already know any holiday we’re celebrating is going to include layers of flavorful, perfectly baked cake, luscious fillings, and fluffy buttercream (think: raspberry jam, cream cheese frosting, rich chocolate cakes, fresh berries, and more). Our Valentine’s cakes are so cute and perfect for any Valentine’s or Galentine’s celebration.
Cupid’s Favorite Cupcakes: Sometimes, cupcakes are just a better option than a whole cake. Our sweet (in more ways than one!) cupcakes are just as delicious as our cakes and thoughtfully decorated with silky swirls of pink and red buttercream and a smattering of festive sprinkles. (One version is even garnished with chocolate-covered strawberries.)
Classic Cookies: Cake not really your thing? While that’s hard for us to believe, you’ll love our Valentine’s Day cookies. From mini frosted masterpieces to rich and indulgent chocolate and beyond, our Valentine’s Day cookie collection is sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Order ECBG’s Valentine’s Day dessert offerings here.
Our Best Tips for Making Your Own Valentine Desserts
While we’re partial to our cute little Valentine’s Day treats, if you’re planning to try your hand at your own homemade treat, here are a few of our best tips to make them totally bakery-worthy:
Don’t Be Afraid To Go For It: More is definitely more when it comes to Valentine’s Day desserts, decorations, and dinner. Really go for it when you’re decorating or garnishing your sweet treat. Valentine's Day sprinkles, heart-shaped candies, metallic accents, confetti, it’s all fair game.
Lean Into the Theme: There’s just something so fun about a pink and red theme. Don’t shy away from it when you’re decorating your desserts. Use shades of pink, red, and white and maybe even add in a touch of metallic for an extra-luxe finish. Chocolate also feels on-theme for Valentine's Day so if you, your partner, or whoever you're baking for is a chocolate lover, consider a decadent chocolate dessert to round out the evening.
Give it a Little Personality: Add a little message in icing or a fun custom design to make it memorable.
Take a Class: We offer cake decorating classes both virtually and in-person at our Chicago bakery (we even have Valentine’s Day-specific in-person classes so you're ready to create your own festive treat). Check them out and leave feeling more confident in your cake decorating skills.
Check out Erin’s favorite baking and kitchen tools to set you up for success!
Why Choose ECBG Studio for Your Cakes and Desserts?
With ECBG, you get more than just a run-of-the-mill dessert. Each dessert we make is impeccably crafted and deeply delicious. Here’s what sets us apart from the others:
Custom Cakes, Not Retail Bakes: We aren’t a traditional retail bakery. Everything at ECBG is made to order. That means that our specialty is working with you to bring your vision to life. From intricate wedding cakes to every single cake in our Cake Shop, each cake we make has some level of customization to it.
High-Quality Ingredients: We’re obsessed with quality and only use the best ingredients to help ensure the best, most delicious results.
A Team of Experts: Team ECBG knows what they’re doing. From baking to decorating to making sure our customers feel cared for, our team is top notch.
FAQs
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Our Valentine’s Day treats are a set menu, but our other cakes (including those in our Cake Shop) are able to be customized. You can select the cake flavor, filling, some decorative touches, and more to really make your cake your own.
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For holiday treats, we’ll open up ordering a few weeks before the big day and you’ll be able to place your order then. You can order Valentine’s Day treats now. Make sure to order early or we may sell out.
For cakes from our Cake Shop, you need to place your order at least 4 days in advance. Weddings and custom cakes take longer, so it’s a good idea to reach out to start the process sooner rather than later so that we can make sure the timeline will work.
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Absolutely! We offer both gluten-free and vegan options for cakes from our Cake Shop (as well as custom and wedding cakes). Let us know about any dietary restrictions when you’re first placing your order or inquiring so that we can make sure your treats are safe for you to eat.
Whether you’re looking to order the best Valentine's Day desserts or make your own at home, we’re here to help. Have a happy Valentine’s Day xoxo, the ECBG team!
