Valentine's Day Brownies

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

1. Sift together the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda and set aside.
2. Cut the butter in cubes and place in a bowl along with the chocolate. Melt on low in a microwave or set the bowl over barely simmering water while constantly stirring. Set aside.
3. In a separate bowl whisk the eggs until well blended. Add the sugar and whisk vigorously for 1 minute until well combined. Add the melted chocolate along with the salt and vanilla extract and mix to combine.
4. Add the flour mixture and stir to combine. Spread the batter into a rectangular cake pan with approximate size of 11 x 8 inches.
5. Place in the oven and bake until the center of the brownies feels slightly firm when pressed with a finger.
6. Allow to cool completely before cutting into heart shapes.
7. Arrange the top with fresh raspberries and sprinkle with confectioner sugar.