{"id":245353,"date":"2025-02-10T03:00:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T03:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=245353"},"modified":"2025-01-21T18:34:35","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T18:34:35","slug":"special-desserts-for-your-sweetheart","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/245353\/special-desserts-for-your-sweetheart\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Desserts for Your Sweetheart"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When celebrating a special occasion or want to show someone how much you care, nothing says love more than a homemade dessert. But not a dessert that you&#8217;d make when the baking bug bites. We&#8217;re talking perfectly caramelized creme br\u00fbl\u00e9e, chocolate lava cake, flourless tortes, impressive layer cakes, and more. These special desserts for your sweetheart are perfect for celebrating Valentine&#8217;s Day, an anniversary, or a special date.<br \/>\n<!-- Recipe Roundup 6272284998238208 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-cake\/flourless-chocolate-torte.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/oZGljpYoLIknbwKo9CpSHOQ9DQRePIruxfbkcjUWuLDS-fwGxMI6DVTyVBqYmB5bp-S-V7hzxn3u9HIS3x6g5nLtcpUkTk-uJq6TnT-YCHU6vUOPDpoLzQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CONNIE RAWLINGS<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">LAKELAND, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/m9k4h4yv8YcJqm1ePYdNn90YEJJFQdR2j2s3kfXnapjcWmpOJCVk7mXNVtv3ic1TK0V4hTSK_2n4m-KUX8wnCGgUWalvrjLBj0GG13GcGkuNgryI7kI20Q=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/dessert-cake\/flourless-chocolate-torte.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flourless Chocolate Torte<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;The men in my life (husband, sons, and grandsons) love this flourless chocolate torte.&#8221; &#8211; Connie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/old-fashioned-multi-layer-chocolate-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2GwIUBDzhz8rygF6La3TuMXA0ldllQz_QlmyJDyo1cMZHsYTAwFk3Th4VpSsrXbGhs11KWCATXBjpIy_mmn37cjpGRZsdyaa7j203drKCi_F8D1CX-OCgg\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">BEA L.<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">EMERALD ISLE, NC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/skAeO5wKbWCWq9ngRP6YsGOx6jl3TeBjZdjwPB6bkqYlKJcRQHgwTUgyYMzflVaXIBDC3660_4Iq2G2mEvQ9PphpPM-tuKZ6MgYKnEiy=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/old-fashioned-multi-layer-chocolate-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Old Fashioned Multi-Layer Chocolate Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love making this cake. It seems that young folks, as well as old folks, love this cake. It may not be the most beautiful cake, but it sure is good. This is the kind of cake that our grandmothers and great-grandmothers made.&#8221; &#8211; Bea<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/pudding\/classic-creme-brulee.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/REpZ3vmH5hh_5A4Wwt35Bre1Ue6Ba3-Az4HeJtDIvAg90r1bBJlAMTXehjh3yWR32d61Or5EWaQM2T4r-Yp00Npwzf8foa0G6B2UOvrP_bO1Dap5GfTmgQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LINDA MCDOUGAL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">CORDOVA, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/JCogfc5LY0ENT09tW7lbo9wRyLQt6fjXo1jsCv1AiUjyKzMHT1vDQoQbDKlehMYAXGVa2r5IjPNHcmKq_UwwnizM6SEdck8cUPvbK954=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/pudding\/classic-creme-brulee.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Classic Creme Brulee<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;So good!&#8221; &#8211; Linda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/kahlua-chocolate-indulgence-cakes-by-nor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/4Ccu_HuhVcVj_nW1x8G0vDPS8XdsaZyjbh3W5BT6aVvSyCWTV_XpKUnDMB2Y1oGrMCMvbTfemh-MyYNLGZcBWY0iU-RWsjZaMRf5MeM\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">NOR MAC<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NORTHERN, MA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NQzhMx_3K2EaSTZRPZHh6pnr-SHCnbJX6mqy0UCpux2PL8d0I_S3WxAuwCZh0aXhxiOj7ejzK60h8r0EmrLmOWZL5uD7Q83fDVsvkn5E-0yrNP5RdXFM=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/kahlua-chocolate-indulgence-cakes-by-nor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kahlua Chocolate Cakes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I love Kahlua. I decided to create my own signature Kahlua cakes. I revamped a regular chocolate cake recipe and made it my own. These are deep rich chocolate cakes with Kahlua. Top with ice cream and my Kahlua chocolate sauce. These are a Kahlua lover&#8217;s dream.&#8221; &#8211; Nor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/italian-liqueur-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/vBp3dotHpRVCfMoP2UmORY0rn_teQwJcmqo5VAV837JDGsSXKfYUvYoMEZE87PKTl8KEw8CrBF2BANhti6br5Jzk7p1NwhJOYqe-_ea_tJRZSp2aBbH4QQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">PATTI PETTY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">NORFOLK, VA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/a7Ifc4FNjPVpq-d85tdhDjN8QRBhIYD7RcuUTlLAcTFG6knx9csra9TW2VegxIzAuNnfOk9P0XhSu_zDJQrv1NYixya-y6O01iEOKtF_=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/italian-liqueur-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian Liqueur Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This is not the easiest or the quickest cake to make. The end result, however, is simply wonderful. Over the years I have gotten many RAVE reviews. I do not make it often&#8230;but when I do I am always glad I did.&#8221; &#8211; Patti<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/burning-love-molten-chocolate-cakes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/iM7ZxBUt9RFi2-nvuuefA-5OTp7zebrlM_cCu7lEoUBUE3madEmPT1y1cEsZ-Yyh8u3zNH-oVU8GH-4L_xEhVappJyJ8M04Kdx0M6Ki_\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">DEBBIE THURMOND<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">SHREVEPORT, LA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/6l3pmwKTiPBsMCxdYl0WfPwkIiK-lsVWRvgvQFh3rapP5fC3koXgcVzKLi37aN6zmBCia1_cbuszuFVaoGDorXPQf-Gy7XQXDPVeuw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/candy\/burning-love-molten-chocolate-cakes.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Burning Love Molten Chocolate Cakes<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Chocolate lovers, this one is for you! I make this for my husband on very special occasions such as Valentine&#8217;s Day. It is wonderful but so easy.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/caramel-apple-galette\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-7O8JFkzBIMUMvhcxbM_lAkBnRUXJ9lZi7pChHsYtEvB6ljdhtHWK98fu4945RoMkexbQuwM3kpctcOEimd_KMAD5jIyWw9ibdrN7cP2_OBbYOQL46-zAA\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">FEATURED BLOGGER <\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ADrOTxRjcmqfedLJqk3fj42ltYdwTFC9pwYdoZHFGJO4vvqly7uOP0z_XTaoFcdXMvEP3vZWObo6DckQ7HcXwufkkh5kARCup3wmGbo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bakedbroiledandbasted.com\/caramel-apple-galette\/?utm_source=featured-blogger&#038;utm_medium=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_campaign=curatorcrowd&#038;utm_content=justapinch.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caramel Apple Galette<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;Full of fresh apples and warm spices this Caramel Apple Galette has the flavor of a pie but is a fraction of the work.&#8221; &#8211; Debbie<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/cubano-espresso-dark-chocolate-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/NlU5goMj0fs7Gsqo-TGuOcUTPNsYFgr3Q3V9UZaBbsVWT1ZvdmSUdqFgjCRp63dS7OSGk0Nl7qjuKuqzj6KHJnICS2H6P6SaoGzJpgwyWggryCqg3rif\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">AMY FREEZE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">AVON PARK, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/-9CO8CJG6m1Ds4TiGYTcvf80EYk_VwNxBqLSPJF9CWChQzAqxLaQfNVLQ1MxRYL3JUqNAKn1dsRLHWCeTIwQEeA-YIq4yIHEB1nOhZHl=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/cubano-espresso-dark-chocolate-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cubano Espresso Dark Chocolate Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This cake recipe was written for my son to bake at the county youth fair. He was named a top 10 and auctioned it off for top dollar.&#8221; &#8211; Amy<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/chantilly-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/mzZvk2a5yvAqqH7GwPTyaiEwvzMth1i0k2ORTmDxrdW8dUNgw9-mT68Iv-w_w3vNg08fJVZlD_MY10Kfqlm4TBOBcGrwSMeeT9KMVU4LL1bteyQrcmbQVQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">SHIRLEY MAKEKAU<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">WASHOUGAL, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/Y3usDa0aiAOL9JqVE2pPFnLVzW6Rha49BhaIY9YquRwQQgBgtx_BcnEAq9cawkZEy1VsTnon2gGBqdXb384cZd2X7-QRXsD89oWrkvo=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/chantilly-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chantilly Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;All I can say is that this cake is good. I have been making Chantilly cake for many years. It&#8217;s a well-known cake in the Hawaii bakeries.&#8221; &#8211; Shirley<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/chocolate-mousse-cake-7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/EY51hyJMwHtDVRPqMF_zcNmnU1pDLPSyKLNAjYqBVAOg6RcDvWG8izGyK-cl_fOOXYdN6J33ZwLKue-w-QiRk1C5ca4FljGAENPDknlKtMmGNrROxls\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">CAROL PERRICONE<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/YmrXxP044HX8AojufDywinUNnEKQrQwagxcdsUefbJwI0kect9CngFUfWJtzupveD1-c5jeo8fR7ULkBfgXKUYFkEH9Bax9KyRzyPAI=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/chocolate-mousse-cake-7.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Mousse Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;My mother used to make this cake for my birthday and other special occasions. It is made in a springform pan and is very decadent. A small piece goes a long way, but boy is it yummy!&#8221; &#8211; Carol<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/chocolate-truffle-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/IDKSuIXba7atbYsUkAr-HMjvCnKZ9oeSygDW1Sl40kSWqVfs_OAfWeD5laZfuBmcOgIS3qreTD8RrE4kiFVoTRnm0C8ow09A1cXMqew8\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">ANGELA GRAY<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">BRISTOL, TN<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/2YsoGS4OSYkDWUWUKTcg7d2QzP0GWqPKdkKGNXi2dwhFdFhzLttCI-osIspx640s5N93mvKBDRvMm6L9rKrJqnGQK5-jHoiokyNpFBqoz4FXEp0RND4=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/chocolate-truffle-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Truffle Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I made this for my son, James&#8217; 14th birthday party and it was a big hit. The idea came from combining several different cake recipes and a little imagination. The cake is super moist but holds its shape beautifully under the rich chocolate silk frosting. Beneath each layer, there are 3, is a layer of rich chocolate ganache.&#8221; &#8211; Angela<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/chocolate-raspberry-mascarpone-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/ENLx0vkdnGsnbrO_rcxZO2NkRjw15pv3zAFZ7mjMeMBc5M1L3kYBz249z7D8oLMK-zCG409YJELXmsFzS0NktFdcegX7_vRSHsllttJ_vO5qoLf16e2ooQ\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">LINDA BONWILL<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">ENGLEWOOD, FL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/cS4JJ77fKKiQ7ooEB3QEAnoqlWcEcsyDEmVQCankzxWW-sarPhO8opYqZSE2X5LtuMyJgiICVYxIN_BVuirK5K-UOVwpSkW-hTdmDQ=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/chocolate-raspberry-mascarpone-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chocolate Raspberry Mascarpone Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;This cake is so easy to make. Your guests will thing you baked all day. You will be the hit of the party.&#8221; &#8211; Linda<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card-white shadow my-4 mx-auto\">\n<div class=\"position-relative\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/aunties-red-velvet-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/xiuRUWeji1G1AIa1oP1nVhy4m0NE68lE5FTxRPyx3Afff1zeQzvxF1XEbffsqwTfIFafAEe-m9MAL6XDSp6cjqXFjYlPGkP3RO2yRri3nZgGG_DStP1nKw\" class=\"card-img card-img-top\" alt=\"recipe image\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"position-absolute text-white banner-blue\">\n<div class=\"w-100\">\n<div class=\"ellipsis\">KRISTA HANNA<\/div>\n<div class=\"small ellipsis\">DAVIS JUNCTION, IL<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><img src=\"https:\/\/lh3.googleusercontent.com\/HAJyMcv-KeRTrrJoQLejLi4In0e9vxwDab0ryJujUH5IHU2R9qKIabCD2neCT2vCKszVGCasxWRVE5Lbv9E56CL2fOFfKFFMYrOSQQw=s78-p\" class=\"position-absolute shadow shadow-lg border border-white rounded-circle\" style=\"top:10px; left: 20px; width:80px; height:80px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card-body\">\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/aunties-red-velvet-cake.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Auntie&#8217;s Red Velvet Cake<\/a><\/h2>\n<div>&#8220;I was always afraid to make this cake because my aunt&#8217;s was so good. 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