10 Hacks For the Easiest-Ever Valentine's Day Dessert

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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, 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.

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Microwaveable Red Velvet Cake
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Microwaveable Red Velvet Cake

Get the recipe: red velvet mug cake

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Fast and Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
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Fast and Easy Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

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Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
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Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes
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Easy Chocolate Molten Lava Cakes

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Microwaveable Chocolate Cake
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Microwaveable Chocolate Cake

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Homemade Milano Cookies
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Homemade Milano Cookies

Get the recipe: homemade Milano cookies

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No-Bake Oreo Truffles
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No-Bake Oreo Truffles

Get the recipe: no-bake Oreo truffles

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"Strawberry Cheesecake" Muddy Buddies
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"Strawberry Cheesecake" Muddy Buddies

Easy White Chocolate Truffles
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Easy White Chocolate Truffles

Get the recipe: white chocolate truffles