Valentine’s Day can be one of the most special and romantic days of the year. It can also be one of the most stressful. Anyone who has ever had to come up with the perfect idea for a Valentine’s treat for their certain someone can attest to the fact that such a task is exceedingly difficult. You, no doubt, want to find just the right thing for your loved one, but you also do not want to be unoriginal. In other words, you want to give something special to your special someone. Finding an original gift can be even more difficult if you have been with your partner for a number of years. In that case, you must also take care not to repeat your own past gifts. It can be all too easy to fall into a rut.
So, what can you give to your loved one rather than the same old, boring flowers and candy? One treat that you may not have thought about is a valentine cake. Valentine’s Day is often a day where we feel like it is all right to indulge our sweet tooth. Chocolate and candy abound, symbolizing the sweetness of love and the sweetness of a loving partner. Would it not be nice, though, to surprise your partner with something a little different? Rather than a heart-shaped box of candy, try a heart-shaped cake, instead. Such a cake is in keeping with the traditional “sweets for the sweet” while it is also different enough to make your gift stand out from the crowd.
Much like the variety packs of candy we see everywhere during February, there are a variety of flavors of valentine cake. Before you order your cake, ask your bakery what flavors are available and see if they will let you have a taste-test so that you can order the one you like the best.
Furthermore, a valentine cake does not have to be heart shaped. They are available in a number of different shapes and sizes so that you can easily find one that conforms to your specifications. These cakes can be decorated in a wealth of different ways. Typically, though, they are decorated with the traditional symbols and colors of Valentine’s Day. Fortunately, writing can often be added to a valentine cake that you order. You can leave the perfect message for your loved one right on top.
Valentine cakes also come in handy for less traditional celebrations for the day. If your office or class decides to have a Valentine’s Day party, a valentine cake could be just the thing. Here again, you can take advantage of the fact that the message on such a cake can be tailored to your specific needs. You can have a general “Happy Valentine’s Day” message, a message addressed to your office or other group, or you can simply leave the cake blank.
A valentine cake can be a great, original alternative to the commonplace gifts of Valentine’s Day.
There are a lot of good bakeries out there who make amazing valentine cake. Check out Tiffany’s Bakery for some really awesome creations.