Description
Indulge in the rich, fudgy goodness of these Decadent Red Velvet Brownies topped with a luscious layer of Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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For the Brownies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the brownie batter: Combine melted butter and sugar, then add eggs, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix in cocoa, flour, and salt. Stir in vinegar. Pour into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 25–28 minutes until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Cool before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter, add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Spread over brownies.
- Chill and serve: Chill brownies for 20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Add white chocolate chips or swirl in extra cream cheese for a variation.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
