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Pink Ombré Drip Layer Cake

Pink ombré buttercream and pink ganache top off a three-tiered pink vanilla almond cake that is perfect for special occasions. Festive decorations like mini snack cakes, French macarons, meringue, and sprinkles make it over the top.

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Pink Ombre Drip Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com
I love everything about this cake! From the pink ombré frosting to the chocolate ganache, and all the adorable decorations – they all combine into a perfectly cute cake. Spring usually brings a lot of special celebrations.  My Pink Ombré Drip Layer Cake is perfect Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, baby showers, brunches and anniversaries! 
Pink Ombre Drip Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com
I wanted this cake to be pink inside and out. It starts with one of my favorite – and easy – vanilla almond layer cakes that I tinted pink. I made a full batch of my vanilla almond frosting, but didn’t need to use it all, so there will be extra. Hello, mid-week decorated cupcakes! My Little loved this cake because her current favorite color is pink. If she had her way, she’d eat it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and dessert too.
Pink Ombre Drip Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com
The toppings definitely make the cake. Chocolate drip cakes are really fun to make because they can be customized completely. I love using edible decorations, like snack cakes, homemade meringues and macarons. Make sure you give yourself enough time to have everything made beforehand. The sprinkles are my favorite part – obviously, since I have a slight sprinkle obsession.
Pink Ombre Drip Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com
Treat yourself to a delicious dessert and try my Pink Ombré Drip Layer Cake today!

Until next time, 
Love and Confections!

Pink Ombre Drip Layer Cake from LoveandConfections.com

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Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes

Add some spice to your Valentine’s Day celebration with Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes. These fun and festive chocolate cupcakes have a sweet heat frosting from cinnamon candies, colorful confetti sprinkles and heart cupcake topper.

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Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com 

Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays. I love celebrating holidays and baking special treats for my loved ones. These Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes are sure to be a spicy and sweet surprise that will make everyone’s day brighter. 
Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com

You can’t have Valentine’s Day without some sort of chocolate. I chose a chocolate cupcake base to compliment my frosting. Cinnamon extract, which is optional, perfectly pairs with the moist, chocolate cupcake. If you’re not a fan of cinnamon, you can add extra vanilla or even almond extract.
Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com

The perfectly pink frosting gets its color from cinnamon candies. I warmed some milk and let the candies sit in the milk before straining and adding it to the buttercream. I have seen some people try and pulverize these candies in the food processor, but they are pretty tough. Soaking in milk really brings out the cinnamon flavor and you don’t have to worry about grainy candy bits ruining the frosting. I added 1 small drop of gel food coloring just to brighten up the pink.

Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com

Decorations on cupcakes are a must! You should see my ever-growing sprinkle collection. Red, white and pink confetti hearts top the cupcakes and add some whimsy. Cupcake toppers are always adorable. Local party stores always have cute options, or a DIY cupcake topper is great in a pinch.

Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com

I hope you have a delicious, sweet and spicy Valentine’s Day! Here are some tools you may need to make these cupcakes:

Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Red Hot Cinnamon Chocolate Cupcakes from LoveandConfections.com

I have an ongoing relationship with Dixie Crystals as a recipe developer and brand ambassador. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Love and Confections possible. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links – if you make a purchase after clicking the link, the price will not be higher, but a portion of the sale will go towards the sustainability of this website. As always, all opinions are my own.