Description
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of these Red Velvet Brownies topped with a luscious Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day.
Ingredients
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For the brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the cream cheese frosting:
- 225g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, food coloring, and vinegar; mix well.
- Combine dry ingredients: In another bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt. Fold into wet mixture.
- Bake: Spread batter in pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Cool before frosting.
- Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add sugar and vanilla. Spread over brownies.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flair, top with red velvet crumbs or chocolate shavings.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
