Little Debbie-Inspired Vegan Valentine Cakes

💘 Sweet, Fluffy & Adorably Pink

These Vegan Little Debbie Valentine Cakes are the perfect homemade twist on a nostalgic favorite! Made with soft vanilla cake, a fluffy marshmallow filling, and coated in pink Pascha Vegan White Chocolate, these heart-shaped treats are fun to make and even more fun to share. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, dessert tables, or gifting to someone sweet. 💕

🍫 Why You’ll Love These Vegan Valentine Cakes

Vegan & dairy-free – made with Pascha Vegan White Baking Chips and plant-based butter.
Soft & fluffy texture – a perfect replica of classic snack cakes.
Sweet marshmallow filling – light, fluffy, and perfectly nostalgic.
Beautiful for gifting – these pastel-pink cakes make the cutest Valentine’s treat!

🥣 Ingredients You’ll Need

1 batch vanilla cake batter – boxed mix or your favorite recipe
1 tbsp + ¾ cup vegan butter
1½ cups organic cane icing sugar
1½ cups Dandies mini marshmallows
3 cups Pascha Vegan White Baking Chips

👩🍳 How to Make Vegan Valentine Cakes

Step 1: Bake the Cake Layers

Prepare your vanilla cake batter and divide it evenly between two quarter sheet pans. Bake for about 10 minutes or until set — keep an eye on them, as they bake faster than usual! Allow the cakes to cool completely before cutting.

Step 2: Make the Marshmallow Filling

In a small pot, melt together 1½ cups of mini marshmallows and 1 tbsp of vegan butter. Meanwhile, melt 1 cup of Pascha Vegan White Baking Chips using a double boiler. Stir the melted chocolate into the marshmallow mixture (it will look lumpy at first — that’s okay!).

Step 3: Whip the Buttercream

In a stand mixer with a whisk attachment, beat ¾ cup of vegan butter until smooth. Add icing sugar and whip until light and fluffy. Then, add the marshmallow-chocolate mixture and continue whisking until smooth, fluffy, and fully combined. Set aside to cool.

Step 4: Cut & Assemble the Cakes

Once cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out an even number of cakes. Pipe or spread the marshmallow filling on half of the cakes, then top each with another heart to create sandwiches.

Step 5: Make the Pink Chocolate Coating

Using a double boiler, melt the remaining 2 cups of Pascha Vegan White Baking Chips. Dye most of the melted chocolate light pink, leaving a small portion white for drizzling.

Step 6: Dip & Decorate

Place the heart cakes on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Spoon the melted pink chocolate over each cake, coating the tops and sides evenly. Use a fork to gently tilt the cakes as needed to ensure even coverage.

Step 7: Drizzle & Set

Transfer the reserved white chocolate into a piping bag with a fine tip and drizzle over the cakes in a circular pattern. Allow to set fully before serving or packaging. 💖