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Red Velvet Brownies Recipe

Megan

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!

4.92 from 12 votes

PREP TIME COOK TIME TOTAL TIME

15 mins 25 mins 40 mins

COURSE CUISINE
Celebrations, Dessert, Holiday American

SERVINGS
16 brownies

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 tsp 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
1. Preheat the oven to 350 F (177 C). Line an 8x8 pan with
parchment paper along the bottom and two sides.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Evenly pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
5. 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.
6. 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 tsp milk. Beat
the cream cheese frosting until smooth and well combined.
7. 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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Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

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