Description
Indulge in the vibrant delight of Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting, a perfect treat for any occasion. These fudgy brownies combine rich cocoa flavor with a smooth cream cheese topping, making them irresistibly delicious. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, planning a special gathering, or just enjoying a cozy night in, these brownies are sure to impress. With their stunning red hue and luscious frosting, they not only taste great but also look fantastic on any dessert table. Plus, they’re easy to whip up in just one bowl, minimizing cleanup and maximizing enjoyment. Dive into this delightful recipe and treat your family and friends to an unforgettable dessert experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ stick (85 g) Unsalted Butter
- 1 cup (200 g) Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup (55 g) Light Brown Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 Large Egg Yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) Vegetable Oil
- ¼ cup (25 g) Cocoa Powder
- ¾ cup (90 g) All-purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Red Food Coloring
- ¾ cup (130 g) White Chocolate Chips (optional)
- 4 oz (115 g) Cream Cheese
- ¾ stick (85 g) Unsalted Butter
- 4 cups (480 g) Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt unsalted butter in a mixing bowl and mix with granulated and light brown sugars until well combined.
- Add three eggs, one egg yolk, and vanilla extract; whisk until blended.
- Incorporate vegetable oil and cocoa powder until the batter is smooth.
- Mix in red food coloring thoroughly.
- Gently fold in flour, cornstarch, salt, and vinegar until just combined.
- If desired, fold in white chocolate chips.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar.
- Spread frosting over cooled brownies and slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg