Description
Indulge in the delectable Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting, where rich chocolate flavors meet the iconic red velvet hue. These fudgy brownies are topped with a velvety cream cheese frosting, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Whether for a festive celebration or a cozy night in, these irresistible treats promise to impress and delight everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch pan.
- Melt the butter in a bowl and mix in granulated and brown sugars until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Mix in red food coloring until you reach the desired color.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; gradually fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean but slightly moist.
- For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled, spread frosting generously over brownies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg