Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopies (Recipe for Printing)
Celebrate February or Valentine's Day with these moist heart-shaped red velvet whoopies rich in cocoa and cream cheese filling. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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Red food coloring as needed
→ Filling
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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2 to 3 cups powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda.
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In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
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Add red food coloring, then alternate mixing in the flour mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients, until a smooth batter forms.
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Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe heart shapes onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly apart.
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Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until tops are set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack.
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In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually and vanilla extract; mix until a fluffy, spreadable consistency is achieved.
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Spread or pipe filling onto the flat side of half the cooled cakes. Top with remaining halves to form sandwiches.
# Extra Tips:
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Chill the batter briefly for easier piping of heart shapes and a more uniform rise.