Make This Valentine's Day Love At First Bite With Mouthwatering Treats

This Valentine's Day show your love for your family or sweetheart with an indulgent token of affection. Anyone can make these budget-friendly, mouthwatering recipes!

NOTHING SAYS I LOVE YOU LIKE A VALENTINE’S DAY
TREAT FOR YOUR SWEET
 
This Valentine’s Day, make it love at first bite with an indulgent token of affection. Duncan Hines® makes it easy to create delicious Valentine’s Day moments on a budget with innovative mouthwatering recipes. Your Valentine won’t believe you made these decadent desserts from a box. Show your love for your family with Classic Red Velvet Cupcakes or bake your sweetheart a Conversation Heart Brownie decorated with a personal message.

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CLASSIC RED VELVET CUPCAKES

Originally from Down South, and once the signature dessert at the Waldorf-Asotria in the 1920s, the Red Velvet Cake has become an American favorite. It's hip, fun, and easy to make. Red Velvet -- in cake or cupcake form -- is a hit at every party.

Ingredients:
• 1 pkg Duncan Hines® Red Velvet Cake Mix
• 1 1/4 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tub Duncan Hines® Classic Vanilla Frosting or Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Cream Cheese Frosting
• Sprinkles or additional garnishes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F for metal or glass pans, 325°F for dark or coated pans. Grease sides and bottom of each pan with shortening. Flour lightly. (Use baking cups for cupcakes).
2. Blend dry mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds). Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter in pans and bake

Baking Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F for metal or glass pans, 325°F for dark or coated pans. Grease sides and bottom of each pan with shortening. Flour lightly. (Use baking cups for cupcakes).
2. Blend dry mix, water, oil and eggs in large bowl at low speed until moistened (about 30 seconds). Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour batter in pans and bake immediately.
3. Bake following in a 13 x 9-inch pan for 35-38 minutes, or bake cupcakes for 19-22 minutes. Add 3-5 minutes to bake time for dark or coated pans. Cake is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Cool completely before frosting.
5. Garnish, and enjoy!

CONVERSATION HEART BROWNIES
 
Spread the love with Conversation Heart Brownies, a delicious romantic treat. Heart-shaped Duncan Hines Double Fudge Brownies with luscious chocolate and vanilla frosting are sure to create some passion.

Ingredients:
• 1 pkg Duncan Hines® Chocolate Lover's® Double Fudge Brownie Mix
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tub Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Vanilla Frosting
• 1 tub Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Chocolate Frosting

Baking Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom of 8x8-inch pan.
2. Prepare and bake brownies according to package directions. Cool completely.
3. Cut into hearts using a heart-shaped cookie cutter; carefully remove from pan.
4. Frost with Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style Vanilla and Creamy Home-Style Classic Chocolate Frosting and decorate.

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