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Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Soft red velvet whoopie pies shaped like hearts and filled with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for Valentine’s Day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 whoopie pies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Whoopie Cakes
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
Filling
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets.
  2. Whisk dry ingredients together.
  3. Cream butter and sugar, then add egg and vanilla.
  4. Mix in food coloring, then alternate dry ingredients and buttermilk.
  5. Pipe heart shapes onto baking sheets.
  6. Bake 10–12 minutes and cool completely.
  7. Beat filling ingredients until smooth.
  8. Sandwich cakes with filling and serve.

Notes

Do not overbake to maintain soft texture. Chill briefly for cleaner edges.