Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Fudgy, vibrant red velvet brownies with a hint of cocoa and tangy cream cheese frosting. A quick, one-bowl treat made with pantry staples and perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz (115 g) Cream Cheese
¾ stick (85 g) Unsalted Butter
4 cups (480 g) Powdered Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
2. Melt butter and combine with sugars in a bowl.
3. Add eggs, yolk, and vanilla. Whisk gently.
4. Mix in oil and cocoa powder until smooth.
5. Add food coloring to a bit of batter, then combine.
6. Fold in flour, cornstarch, and salt with a spatula.
7. Add vinegar and optional white chocolate chips.
8. Pour batter into pan and bake 20–25 mins.
9. Cool completely before frosting.
10.
11. Make frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth.
12. Add powdered sugar gradually, then beat until fluffy.
13. Mix in vanilla, spread on brownies, and slice to serve.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep texture fudgy.
Use gel food coloring for intense color.
Refrigerate if frosted with cream cheese.
Freeze unfrosted brownies up to 2 months.
Find it online: https://www.claricerecipes.com/red-velvet-brownies/