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Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Delightful Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies that are perfect for Valentine's Day and sure to impress with their soft texture and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Whoopie Pie Cakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk Must be at room temperature
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder Unsweetened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp red food coloring Good quality
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup full-fat cream cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, cocoa powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, buttermilk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Baking
  1. Using a piping bag, pipe heart-shaped dollops of batter onto the prepared baking sheets.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cakes spring back when gently pressed. Allow to cool.
Making the Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue to mix until fully combined and fluffy.
Assembly
  1. Once cakes are cool, pipe a generous amount of cream cheese filling onto the flat side of one cake.
  2. Top with another cake and gently press together. Repeat with remaining cakes.

Notes

For best results, chill the cream cheese filling for 15-20 minutes before assembling. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.