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Decadent Heart-Shaped Red Velvet Brownies with White Chocolate

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Rich, fudgy red velvet brownies with creamy white chocolate chips, baked in a charming heart-shaped pan. Quick and easy to make, perfect for special occasions or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

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  • 15.25 oz (432 g) Red Velvet Cake Mix (e.g., Betty Crocker)
  • 2 tbsp (15 g) Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup (170 g) White Chocolate Chips (good quality like Ghirardelli)
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) Vegetable Oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) Buttermilk (or substitute with regular milk plus 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • 2 Large Eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease your 8×8 inch heart-shaped pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the red velvet cake mix and cocoa powder until evenly combined.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing; some streaks are okay.
  5. Fold in 3/4 cup (about 128 g) of the white chocolate chips carefully to keep them intact.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining white chocolate chips on top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, starting to check at 25 minutes by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs but not wet batter.
  8. Let the brownies cool in the pan on a wire rack for at least 20 minutes before slicing.
  9. Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and dried for clean cuts. Slice into hearts if using a square pan or along the shape if using a heart pan.

Notes

Do not skip the buttermilk as it adds signature tang and moist crumb. Avoid overmixing the batter to keep brownies tender. Use white chocolate chips (not chunks) for even melting and creamy pockets. Let brownies cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling. Oven temperatures vary; use an oven thermometer if possible. For gooier brownies, reduce baking time by a couple of minutes.

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Keywords: red velvet brownies, heart-shaped brownies, white chocolate brownies, quick dessert, fudgy brownies, easy brownies, Valentine's Day dessert

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