![]() The peppermint buttercream adds a bit of freshness that’s so nice with all the rich chocolate. The cake was soft, moist and decadently chocolatey. This step added an extra depth of chocolate flavor in the filling, and was a good use of leftover cake scraps. I also found some extra chocolate cake crumbs, which I soaked in homemade chocolate syrup, and piled between the cake layers. I tend to save and freeze bits of leftover buttercream and cake so that nothing goes to waste, and I made this cake completely from my freezer stash! So I started with layers of my favorite chocolate cake, that I filled with chocolate buttercream. ![]() All opinions expressed on this site are my own. This in no way affects my opinion of those products and services. This means that I may make a small commission if you purchase a product using those links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Looking for more Valentine inspiration? Don’t miss these buttercream filled Valentine Linzer cookies, heart shaped strawberry shortbread cookies, and ruby chocolate truffles. This sparkling sugar covered cake makes the loveliest cake for so many special occasions, whether for Valentine’s Day, birthdays or baby showers. The sparkling sugar is so beautiful that the cake doesn’t really need any other decoration, but I placed a few roses on top for a little extra flair. Outside, a demure coat of pink peppermint buttercream is covered in a shower of sparkling sugar that’s infused with peppermint and vanilla bean. The cake inside is dark chocolate, filled with chocolate buttercream, chopped chocolate, and extra cake crumbs soaked in chocolate syrup. Our Valentine’s Day cake this year is pure romance.
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