Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety goodness of Red Velvet Brownies, a delightful fusion of classic brownie flavors and vibrant red color. These fudgy treats are topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting that perfectly balances the sweetness. Ideal for celebrations or cozy nights, they are sure to impress guests and satisfy any sweet tooth. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can create these show-stopping desserts in no time, making them a favorite for birthdays, holidays, and beyond.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ounce red liquid food coloring
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For frosting: 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch square pan with aluminum foil.
- Melt chocolate and butter in a saucepan over low heat until smooth, then transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Whisk in sugar, followed by eggs one at a time until blended.
- Stir in flour, food coloring, baking powder, vanilla, and salt until combined.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 45-48 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool on a wire rack before preparing the frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Frost cooled brownies generously and cut into bars for serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 48 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg