Valentine's Day dessert recipes to impress your beau

Receiving a bouquet of flowers is nice and all, but have you ever had a bite of warm chocolate lava cake? Yeah, we know which one you'd pick.

Give your significant other, best friend, parent, sibling or anyone else in your life deserving of your love something they can really enjoy — a tasty, decadent dessert.

These Valentine's Day dessert recipes work great as gifts or even as a romantic after-dinner treat. From classic red velvet cupcakes to brownies to jelly donuts, check out all our favorite and most romantic recipes above.

Spice up your night with these special Valentine's Day cocktails below!