Red Velvet Brownies Recipe
These red velvet brownies are deliciously decadent and fudgy brownies filled with red velvet color and flavor. They’re topped with an easy, sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting that’s classic to red velvet cake. Grab a large mixing bowl, a whisk and make these red velvet cheesecake brownies the next time you need a beautiful and easy dessert that everyone is sure to love!
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 8X8 metal pan
- 1 parchment paper
Ingredients
Red Velvet Brownies
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) red gel food coloring
- 2 tsp (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 large eggs (US), room temperature
- ¼ cup (20 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (90 g) all purpose flour
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz. (113 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 1-2 tsp (5-10 ml) milk, as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F (177 C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper along the bottom and two sides.
- Add the unsalted butter to a heat safe bowl. Heat the butter until fully melted. This can be done as a “bain marie” or in the microwave. If using the microwave, heat the mixture 30 seconds at a time, stirring between heating intervals until fully melted and combined. Mix in the granulated sugar until well combined.
- Whisk the red gel food coloring, vanilla extract and vinegar until fully combined. Whisk in the eggs and cocoa powder until well combined. Whisk in the flour until just combined.
- Evenly pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 25 -30 minutes. Cool the brownies in the pan for 30 minutes. Remove the brownies from the pan to cool completely before frosting with the cream cheese icing.
- Make the cream cheese frosting for brownies by beating the butter and cream cheese together until fluffy and well combined. Pour in the vanilla extract, powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon milk. Beat the cream cheese frosting until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese icing on top of the fully cooled red brownies. If the frosting is too warm or soft, place the frosted brownies in the fridge for 20-30 minutes. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
Store the red brownies without cream cheese frosting: Once the brownies have cooled completely to room temperature, place them in an airtight container for up to 3 - 4 days.
Store the red velvet brownies with cream cheese frosting: Once the brownies have cream cheese frosting, they need to be stored in the fridge. Slice the brownies to your desired number of pieces. Place them in a single layer to chill in the fridge until the frosting is set. Then transfer them to an airtight storage container for longer storage. Separate the layers with wax or parchment paper.
Add White Chocolate Chips: Follow the red velvet brownies recipe as written. Add in 1 cup (170 g) of white chocolate chips right after mixing in the flour and bake as directed.
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