Red Velvet Brownies
Indulge in the rich and vibrant flavor of Red Velvet Brownies, where fudgy chocolate meets a stunning red hue. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, these brownies are perfect for any occasion, from cozy nights on the couch to festive celebrations. Experience the delightful balance of chocolatey richness and subtle tanginess that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 9 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp red food coloring (gel)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with vegetable oil and vanilla extract until frothy. Stir in red food coloring.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry mixture and stir gently until just mixed.
- Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean but moist.
- While cooling, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Once brownies are cool, spread frosting on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (60g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg