Description
Indulgent Valentines Day Heart-Shaped Brownies bring romantic charm to chocolate lovers’ dessert tables. Rich chocolate, fudgy texture, and adorable heart design make these brownies perfect for celebrating love and sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) flour
- 1/4 cup (50 g) sugar
- 2 tablespoons (10 g) cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Liquid Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) non-dairy milk
- 2.5 tablespoons (37.5 ml) water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins and Finishing:
- 2 tablespoons dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts
- 1 pinch salt
- Powdered sugar or dairy-free frosting
- Red food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and positioning a rack in the center.
- Create a flax egg by blending ground flaxseed with water, allowing it to thicken for 5 minutes.
- Sift together all dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Whisk liquid components, including vegetable oil, non-dairy milk, vanilla extract, and prepared flax egg, until smooth and integrated.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, stirring just until combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Optionally enhance the batter with red food coloring for a festive touch, mixing thoroughly.
- If desired, incorporate dairy-free chocolate chips or chopped nuts for additional texture and flavor.
- Transfer batter into a heart-shaped mold, carefully spreading to create an even layer.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick that should emerge clean when inserted into the center.
- Allow brownies to cool completely within the mold to maintain their delicate heart shape.
- Finish by dusting with powdered sugar or decorating with dairy-free frosting for a romantic presentation.
Notes
- Choose high-quality cocoa powder for richer, more intense chocolate flavor that elevates the entire dessert.
- Swap regular sugar with coconut sugar or maple syrup for a lower glycemic index and more complex sweetness profile.
- Test brownies early by checking with a toothpick to prevent overcooking, which can make them dry and crumbly.
- Use silicone heart-shaped molds for easier removal and more precise shaping without breaking the delicate brownie structure.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg