Valentine's Day Pinterest fails are all too common, so this year, why not steer clear of the complicated and stick to simplicity? Instead of elaborate red velvet cupcakes, you can make equally tasty red velvet cake in a mug, no-bake Oreo truffles, no-fuss chocolate-covered strawberries, and more. We know the struggle is real when it comes to picking out the perfect heart-shaped box of chocolates [1], so if you're opting for a homemade dessert, these hacks are here to help you. No one has to know that you made that decadent chocolate cake in the microwave! Keep reading for 10 recipes to choose from for Valentine's Day, all of which are festive, easy, and totally impressive.
Microwaveable Red Velvet Cake
Get the recipe: red velvet mug cake [3]
Fast and Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Get the recipe: chocolate-covered strawberries [4]
Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Get the recipe: homemade chocolate peanut butter cups [5]
Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
Get the recipe: chocolate molten lava cakes [6]
Microwaveable Chocolate Cake
Get the recipe: microwaveable chocolate cake [7]
Homemade Milano Cookies
Get the recipe: homemade Milano cookies [8]
Giant Peanut Butter Cup
Get the recipe: giant peanut butter cup [9]
No-Bake Oreo Truffles
Get the recipe: no-bake Oreo truffles [10]
"Strawberry Cheesecake" Muddy Buddies
Get the recipe: "strawberry cheesecake" muddy buddies [11]
Easy White Chocolate Truffles
Get the recipe: white chocolate truffles [12]