Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Whoopie Pies: Irresistible Valentine's Day Dessert Recipe

A delightful Valentine's Day treat: These heart-shaped red velvet whoopie pies are perfect for sharing with your loved one. Crafted from classic red velvet batter, their vibrant color and rich flavor make them an ideal romantic dessert.

Valentine's Day: Celebrating the Day of Love

Valentine's Day on February 14 is impossible to miss with all the promotions in stores and online. Skip the ordinary gifts and get creative—write a heartfelt love letter and deliver it in a DIY message-in-a-bottle. Not crafty? Check out Hema for a ready-made version 😉.

For store-bought gifts, elevate them with beautiful packaging. The eye wants its share too. Consider a charming heart-shaped box that holds a gift and a key—symbolizing you giving them the key to your heart.

Prefer something unforgettable? Love goes through the stomach, especially for many partners. Whip up these red velvet whoopie hearts with the recipe below. As a seasoned home baker, I've tested this recipe to ensure it's a crowd-pleaser that will leave your loved one smiling.

What Are Whoopie Pies?

Whoopie pies are like mini cakes with a creamy filling—neither quite cookies nor full cakes. Originating in America, they're typically round, but for Valentine's Day, I've shaped them into hearts for that extra romantic touch. Recipe by Anja, who has perfected festive baking for years.

Supplies

• 2 bowls
• Blender or mixer
• Baking paper
• Baking tray
• Heart template (or cookie cutter)
• Pencil
• Large knife
• Piping bag

Prep time: 30 min | Bake time: 10 min | Total: 40 min | Serves: 18 | Type: Dessert

Ingredients

Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

• 500 grams flour
• 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 120 grams unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 250 grams caster sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 125 ml buttermilk
• 30 ml red food coloring

Cream Cheese Filling

• 250 grams cream cheese
• 75 grams unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 625 grams powdered sugar (sifted)

Instructions

Make the Whoopie Pies

1. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
2. In another bowl, beat butter and caster sugar on medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
3. Add egg and vanilla extract, scraping sides for even mixing.
4. Mix in 1/3 of dry ingredients.
5. Add half the buttermilk and stir well.
6. Repeat steps 4-5.
7. Fold in remaining dry ingredients and food coloring. Avoid overmixing.
8. Trace hearts on baking paper (allow space for spreading). Flip paper so lines are underneath. Or use heart-shaped pans for ease.
9. Pipe batter into shapes, leaving room to expand.
10. Preheat oven to 190°C. Bake 10 minutes until tender.
11. Cool completely on paper.
12. Prepare filling while cooling.

Make the Filling

1. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy.
2. Add vanilla extract and mix.
3. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
4. Spread filling on one pie half and top with another. Decorate with sugar hearts if desired.

What's your go-to Valentine's Day gift? Do you bake a sweet surprise or choose something else? I've loved sharing this red velvet whoopie hearts recipe—let me know if you try it!