red velvet brownies
These rich and decadent red velvet brownies are a delightful twist on the classic dessert, offering the perfect balance of chocolatey goodness and a hint of vanilla. Topped with a cream cheese frosting, they are ideal for special occasions or a sweet treat any time.
Equipment
- 1 9x13 inch baking pan
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 electric mixer or whisk
- 1 rubber spatula
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 baking parchment paper
- 1 cooling rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened For Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened For Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 cups powdered sugar For Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For Cream Cheese Frosting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line the baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until fully combined.
- Stir in the red food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Once the brownies are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
- Cut into 12 pieces and serve.
Notes
Make sure not to overmix the batter to keep the brownies fudgy.
You can add chocolate chips to the brownie batter for an extra chocolatey flavor.
These brownies can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.