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Red Velvet Heart-Shaped Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Delicious red velvet brownies cut into heart shapes and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Quick and easy to make, perfect for celebrations or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g), sifted
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (115 g), melted and slightly cooled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp red food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (60 ml) (or 1/4 cup milk + 1 tsp vinegar as substitute)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225 g), softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (55 g), softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (180 g), sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper with overhang.
  2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar until combined and slightly glossy. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each addition.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring until batter is vibrant red.
  5. Slowly add buttermilk to wet mixture, stirring gently until blended.
  6. Gradually fold in dry ingredients with a spatula until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly. Tap pan lightly to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool brownies completely on a cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  10. Prepare frosting: Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Gradually add powdered sugar on low speed, then increase speed to combine fully.
  11. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Add a teaspoon of milk if frosting is too thick.
  12. Remove cooled brownies from pan using parchment overhang. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut brownies into hearts.
  13. Frost each heart-shaped brownie with cream cheese frosting using a spatula or piping bag.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and softened cream cheese for best texture. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough brownies. Gel red food coloring gives a richer color. Chill brownies if they crumble when cutting. Frost only after brownies are completely cooled to prevent melting.

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