Red Velvet Brownies
These Red Velvet Brownies are a perfect blend of fudgy brownies and classic red velvet cake. With a chewy texture, deep cocoa flavor, and a hint of tanginess, they are finished with a rich cream cheese frosting for the ultimate treat. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or everyday indulgence!
Ingredients
- For the Brownies: 🧈 ¾ stick butter 85g, 1 cup white sugar (200g), 🍯 ¼ cup light brown sugar (55g), 🥚 3 eggs + 1 egg yolk, 🍫 ¼ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder (25g), 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract, 🌿 1 tbsp vinegar, 🍶 ⅓ cup vegetable oil (72g), 🍚 ¾ cup all-purpose flour (90g), 🌽 1 tbsp cornstarch, 🧂 ¼ tsp salt, 🎨 ½ tsp red food coloring.
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 🥛 4 oz cream cheese 114g, 🧈 ¾ stick butter (85g), 🍚 4 cups powdered sugar (480g), 🥄 1 tsp vanilla extract.
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- 2️⃣ Melt butter and mix with sugars until combined.
- 3️⃣ Whisk in eggs, vanilla, and oil. Stir in cocoa powder and red food coloring.
- 4️⃣ Fold in flour, cornstarch, salt, and vinegar. Mix until just combined.
- 5️⃣ Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- 6️⃣ Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- 7️⃣ Frost the brownies, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red color.
- For extra fudginess, slightly underbake the brownies.
- Store frosted brownies in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.
- For extra fudginess, slightly underbake the brownies.
- Store frosted brownies in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Let brownies cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.