Strawberry Frosted Heart-Shaped Brownies Recipe
Delightfully rich and chocolatey heart-shaped brownies topped with a sweet and tangy strawberry frosting, perfect for special occasions like Valentine’s Day or any time you want to show some love through baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 heart-shaped brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Brownies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Strawberry Frosting
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon strawberry jam or puree
- 1–2 teaspoons milk (as needed)
- A few drops red or pink food coloring (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, stirring until smooth. Then add the eggs and vanilla extract and mix well until fully incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder until the batter is fully combined and smooth.
- Bake the Brownies: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating doneness.
- Cool the Brownies: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before proceeding to cut and frost.
- Cut Heart Shapes: Once cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart-shaped brownies carefully.
- Prepare the Strawberry Frosting: In a small bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar and continue to beat until smooth.
- Add Flavor and Consistency: Mix in the strawberry jam or puree, then add 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk as needed to reach your desired frosting consistency. Add a few drops of red or pink food coloring if desired for a vibrant look.
- Frost the Brownie Hearts: Spread the strawberry frosting evenly over each heart-shaped brownie. Optionally, add sprinkles on top for extra decoration.
Notes
- Ensure the brownies are completely cool before cutting and frosting to avoid crumbling or melting the frosting.
- You can substitute strawberry jam with fresh pureed strawberries for a fresher flavor.
- Adjust the milk quantity in the frosting to achieve the perfect spreadable consistency.
- Use parchment paper to make removing brownies from the pan easier and cleaner.
- For a more intense chocolate flavor, consider using dark cocoa powder.
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