Need a last minute Valentine?

I'm usually not a big celebrator of Valentine's Day.  There are no Valentine decorations in my house, or in my possession, but there will be come Friday when the kids get home from school with all their goodies.  I have to say that this year I am having fun with it!  I saw these on a blog today and I cannot decide which one I want to use -- Twilight or Moulin Rouge?  I especially like that you can download them for free and print them out all in the cozy of your own home.

Chocolate-Glazed Cake Tower

Danielle, you said you were looking for ideas, I haven't tried this recipe, but it looks like a cute and easy idea for Valentine's Day. There's even a video of Rachael Ray making it. I would probably use milk chocolate instead of dark, but it depends on what you like.


Yields: 2 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam (or any flavor you like)
10 slices store-bought pound cake (each about 1/2 inch thick)
1 cup heavy cream
8 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped

Preparation:

1. Heat the jam slightly in the microwave so it's easily spreadable.
2. Using a cookie cutter of your favorite shape, punch a shape out from each slice of pound cake. 3. Slather one side of each slice with the jam.
4. Build the cutouts into a stack by layering five of pieces of cake on top of each other, ending with a bare piece of cake. Set the assembled cake stacks aside.
5. Place a small pot over medium heat with the cream. Bring up to a bubble and remove from the heat. Add the chocolate to the pot and stir to melt.
6. Set the cakes on a screen over a sheet pan and pour the chocolate glaze over the cakes to cover them completely (heads up – the excess will drip onto the tray below so you can just scoop it back up and use it again later). Refrigerate until ready to serve. (Cakes can be made up to 1 day ahead of time.)