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red velvet brownies

Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies

5 from 1 vote
Dense, chewy Red Velvet Brownies topped with a thick layer of tangy cream cheese frosting. These are made from scratch without cake mix for the perfect fudgy texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and hot Base of the brownie
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar Creates the fudgy texture
  • 3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder Natural, not Dutch-process
  • 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring Adjust for desired intensity
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar Activates the red color
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Flavor enhancer
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Measured correctly
  • ¼ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened For frosting
  • 4 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened For frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar For frosting

Equipment

  • 1 8x8 inch baking pan Metal preferred
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Large
  • 1 Whisk For mixing
  • 1 Electric mixer For frosting
  • 1 Spatula For folding

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk melted butter and sugar vigorously until glossy and slightly granular.
    whisking melted butter and sugar
  3. Stir in cocoa powder, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla until combined.
    mixing red food coloring and cocoa powder
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently just until incorporated.
  5. Fold in flour and salt gently until no white streaks remain.
  6. Pour batter into pan and bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
  7. Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
  8. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then whip in powdered sugar until fluffy.
  9. Spread frosting over cooled brownies and top with crumbs if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 85gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 85mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 450IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store these in the refrigerator due to the cream cheese frosting; let them sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving for the best texture. Use high-quality gel food coloring for the best color.

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