I’m thrilled to share a recipe with you today, along with details about an event I’ve been organizing. Let’s start with the event: I’ve brought together a group of food bloggers to share Valentine’s Day-inspired recipes to help raise funds for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a nonprofit dedicated to fighting pediatric cancer.
In past years, I organized a food blogger cookie swap, but even though we decided to discontinue that event, my commitment to supporting Cookies for Kids’ Cancer remains strong. I wanted to rally my fellow food bloggers to raise awareness about the incredible work this organization does for pediatric cancer research.
We are hosting this event to make a meaningful impact in the fight against pediatric cancer. Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death among children in the U.S.? Currently, 40,000 children in the U.S. are battling cancer, and with less than 4% of the National Cancer Institute’s budget allocated to all childhood cancers combined, it’s crucial for us to get involved.
You can help make a difference by donating to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. Our goal is to raise at least $3,000, and three generous companies—Dixie Crystals, Land O’Lakes, and Mediavine—have pledged to match our donations up to $3,000! So far, we’ve raised $1,515, which means we’re over halfway to our goal. Will you help us reach it with a donation today? Every contribution counts! (Click the Donate Now button to visit our fundraising page and contribute.)
We have until February 28th to reach our $3,000 target, so please donate soon!
Now, let’s get to the recipe. I love starting with a box mix and adding my own twists to make it even better. Recently, I found a heart-shaped Bundt cake pan in the store and just had to buy it!
Make sure to spray the pan generously with baking spray, covering every nook and cranny. Smooth the top of the batter with a spatula, and bake it in the oven for 33 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees F.
While the cake bakes, you can prepare my favorite cream cheese frosting recipe using Dixie Crystals powdered sugar and Land O’Lakes unsalted butter. Sift the powdered sugar, then mix it into the cream cheese and butter in batches. I used a piping bag with a coupler (without a tip) to frost the cake.
Let me share a piece of my heart with you! 😊 This cake is simple to make and delicious! Remember to tell your loved ones that you care every day, and if you’re inspired, please consider making a donation today!
Here are some more wonderful recipes from bloggers who are also supporting Cookies for Kids’ Cancer:
– Melt In Your Mouth Sugar Cookie Bars by Julie of Julie Blanner
– Frosted Sugar Cookies by Becca of The Salted Cookie
– Triple Chocolate Cherry Cookies by Sue of It’s Okay to Eat the Cupcake
– Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake by Gwynn of Swirls of Flavor
– Cannoli {in support of Cookies for Kids’ Cancer} by Sheila of Life, Love, and Good Food
– Red Velvet Pizzelle by Liren of Kitchen Confidante
– Microwave Chocolate Ganache by Melanie of Melanie Makes
– Brownie Ice Cream Valentines by TammyJo of The Chocolate Cult
– Frosted Chocolate Sugar Cookies by Deborah of Taste and Tell
– Soft Sprinkle Sugar Cookies by Lisa of Blogghetti
– Rice Crispy Treat Hearts by Heather of Totally Tailgates
– Vegan Banana Chia Pudding with Blackberry Sauce by Marly of Namely Marly
– Spicy Double Chocolate Chip Cookies by Becca of Two Places at Once
– Coconut Almond Biscotti by Kathleen of Fearlessly Creative Mammas
– Strawberry Valentine Marshmallows by Serena of SerenaLissy
– Strawberry Sugar Cookies by Miranda of Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt
– Salted Dark Chocolate Caramel Fudge Cookies by Jessica of A Kitchen Addiction
– Double Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies by Natalie of The Devil Wears Parsley
– Chocolate Covered Strawberry Macaroons by Ashley of Spoonful of Flavor
– Salted Chocolate Caramel Chip Bars by Emily of It Bakes Me Happy
– Red Wine Brownies by Nicole of For the Love of Food
– Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies by Denise of Chez Us
– Easy As Pie Cookies by Ashley of A Cup of Charming
– Skinny Gluten-Free VDay Cookies by Jessica of Pensive Paleo
– Flourless Dark Chocolate Cookies by Carolann of Apron Warrior
– Chocolate Chip Butter Cookies by Jessica of My Baking Heart
– Peppermint Brownie Cookies by Aimee of Aimee Broussard & Co.
– Love Bug Cookies by Meaghan of The Decorated Cookie
– Helping Hand Cookies by Sara of My Imperfect Kitchen
– Potato Roses by Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla
– Black-Outlined Ombre Hearts by Bridget Edwards of Bake at 350
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Please note that I volunteered my time to organize this event and am not receiving any compensation from sponsors or anyone else. All funds raised go directly to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, a 501(c)(3) charity, and your donation is tax-deductible.
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