Red Velvet Brownies Recipe

Indulgent red velvet brownies with cream cheese swirl combine rich chocolate flavor with a stunning red hue. These fudgy, moist brownies feature a perfect balance of cocoa and vanilla, topped with creamy frosting.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Red Velvet Brownies

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 30

Servings: brownies

Calories: 320kcal

Cost: $14.42

Equipment

9x13-inch baking pan
Parchment paper
Electric mixer (stand or hand)
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
Rubber spatula
Cooling rack

Ingredients

the Brownies:

1½ cups all-purpose flour
1½ cups granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter melted
2 large eggs room temperature
2 tablespoons red food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon white vinegar
½ cup buttermilk

the Cream Cheese Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, salt.
Beat butter and sugar until combined.
Add eggs one at a time, then red food coloring, vanilla, vinegar.
Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to wet mixture.
For frosting: Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
Pour batter into pan, add cream cheese mixture in dollops.
Swirl with knife to create marbled effect.
Bake 30-35 minutes until toothpick comes out with few crumbs.
Cool completely before cutting.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients
Don't overmix batter
Store in airtight container up to 1 week in fridge
Can be frozen up to 3 months

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