Red Velvet Brownies
Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of these Red Velvet Brownies topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfectly chewy and irresistibly delicious, these brownies not only satisfy your sweet tooth but can also be made dairy-free, making them suitable for those with food allergies. Whether for a special occasion or a simple treat, these brownies are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Makes 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup butter, melted (regular or dairy-free)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp liquid red food coloring
- 1½ tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 oz plain cream cheese, room temperature (dairy-free option available)
- 1/4 cup butter, softened (dairy-free or regular)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Pinch of salt (for frosting)
- 1½ – 2 cups powdered sugar (icing sugar)
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (only if dairy-free)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and mix with light brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, vinegar, vanilla extract, and red food coloring; mix until combined.
- Stir in cocoa powder, salt, and flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan; bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick inserted shows few wet crumbs.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, softened butter, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached.
- Cool brownies completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 291
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 226mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 41mg
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