Red Velvet Brownies
Discover the delightful world of Red Velvet Brownies, where rich cocoa flavor meets a vibrant red hue, all topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. These chewy brownies are perfect for any occasion—whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a holiday gathering, or simply treating yourself at home. They can easily be made dairy-free to accommodate various dietary preferences without compromising on flavor or texture. Indulge in these irresistible treats that will impress anyone lucky enough to taste them!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup butter (regular or dairy-free)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp liquid red food coloring
- 1 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- For frosting: 4 oz plain cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt butter and mix with sugars until thick and combined.
- Add eggs, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and vinegar; mix well.
- Stir in cocoa powder, salt, and flour until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-40 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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