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Red Velvet Brownies Recipe

Red Velvet Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 16 brownies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in these decadent Red Velvet Brownies with a luscious cream cheese frosting. These rich, chewy treats are perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

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For the Red Velvet Brownies

  • 3/4 stick Unsalted Butter (85g)
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar (200g)
  • 1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar (55g)
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/3 cup Vegetable Oil (72g / 80ml)
  • 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder (25g)
  • 3/4 cup All-purpose Flour (90g)
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Food Coloring
  • 3/4 cup White Chocolate Chips (optional)

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz Cream Cheese (114g)
  • 3/4 stick Unsalted Butter (85g)
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar (480g)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Make the Red Velvet Brownies – Line a 9-inch square cake pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C (160°C fan assisted). Melt butter, mix sugars with butter, add eggs and vanilla, incorporate oil and cocoa powder, mix in red food coloring, fold in dry ingredients, add vinegar, and bake for 20-25 mins.
  2. Make the Cream Cheese Frosting – Beat butter and cream cheese, add powdered sugar, beat until fluffy, add vanilla, and spread over brownies.

Notes

  • I recommend weighing ingredients for accuracy.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg