How to Make Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting - A Step-by-Step Guide

Red velvet brownies with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any special occasion or indulgent treat. These rich and moist brownies have a vibrant red color and a hint of cocoa, and they are topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that takes them to the next level of deliciousness.

Red velvet is a classic flavor that is beloved by many, and these brownies offer a new and exciting way to enjoy it. They are easy to make and are sure to imp...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 9 brownies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 baking dish with 1 teaspoon butter.
  • Whisk 1 cup sugar and melted butter together in a bowl. Add vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, vinegar, and eggs to sugar mixture, blending well after each addition.
  • Stir flour into sugar mixture until batter is just combined. Pour batter into prepared baking dish, reserving 1/3 cup batter for cream cheese layer.
  • Blend cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Spread cream cheese mixture over brownie batter in the prepared baking dish. Pour reserved 1/3 cup brownie batter in 2 rows over cream cheese layer. Pull a knife through the batter rows into cream cheese layer to form swirls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely before slicing.
  • Nutrition

    358 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 118mg
    • Sodium: 102mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 128mg