Bake some love for your Saint Valentine

An assortment of yummy things is always in order... on the left is some wonderful Amarula Carrot cupcakes, traditional Baklava and then Pecan studded Brownies!
An assortment of yummy things is always in order… on the left is some wonderful Amarula Carrot cupcakes, traditional Baklava and then Pecan studded Brownies!

“Nothing shows loven like something from the oven!” went the old Pillsbury jingle… and so true it is! If turkey is for Thanksgiving , then chocolate, flowers and desserts are made for Valentine’s Day!

Carrot cupcakes are great for all your little Valentine’s out there.

For that special Valentine of mine, I am using a (gasp!) mix from Louisiana of which I am fond for a Red Velvet Cake!

AaAaah... Red Velvet Cake!
AaAaah… Red Velvet Cake!

There are many claims as to where Red Velvet Cake originated… but there is no doubt that wherever it came it has been adopted as a favorite of the American South!  This mix comes from Louisiana… the home of all great food. It’s tough to lay your hands on, but so worth it!

Traditionally, folks bake it up into a multilayer cake, but I plan to use a bundt cake pan as “nature and God intended.”

Can you taste the cream cheese frosting??
Can you taste the cream cheese frosting??

Make something sweet for those you love this Saint Valentine’s day!