Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays because I'm typically lucky enough to be showered with two presents I absolutely adore:  sweets and jewelry!  Even though I try my best to behave during the holiday season and not gorge on too many delectable treats, Valentine's Day is the one day of the year I "treat" myself and go hog wild!

This year, 1-800-BAKERY offered me a chance to indulge my sweet tooth in an amazing way...with a Red Velvet Cake made by Chef Steve himself!  Are you drooling yet?  I was!  :drool:

I consider myself quite the dessert connoisseur, but would you believe that I've never had the chance to taste a red velvet cake before?  Red velvet cake is a mild chocolate layer cake dressed in a beautiful scarlet hue.  It is iced and filled with a sweet cream cheese frosting while cake crumbs adorn the sides of the cake.  This sounded divine, so I was definitely ready to sink my teeth into the nicely wrapped treat which arrived on my doorstep from 1-800-BAKERY!

In order to make this festive treat look even more Valentine-y, 1-800-BAKERY took the time to decorate their red velvet cake with heart sprinkles, heart balloons and a Happy Valentine's Day message on top.  If you want something a bit more demure, they also have a simple floral decoration you can choose.  The cake we received is designed to be eaten right away, so make sure to order it with that in mind.  Otherwise, it's best to freeze the cake for up to 3 months in order to lock in that fresh baked goodness.

After eating the Red Velvet Cake from 1-800-BAKERY, I can see what all the fuss is about!  The cream cheese icing literally melted in my mouth and the subdued chocolate taste of the cake itself was the perfect compliment.  If you'd like to give or receive a little slice of heaven this Valentine's Day, be sure to indulge your sweet tooth at 1-800-BAKERY.

Disclosure: I received the Red Velvet Cake from 1-800-BAKERY in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. This product review is based on my own personal experiences with this item and is completely honest and objective.