Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These Red Velvet Brownies are rich, fudgy, and topped with a cream cheese frosting that will make your taste buds dance.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Pan
- Whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- as desired red food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- a pinch salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 2: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Step 3: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix well, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and vinegar. Add red food coloring as desired.
- Step 5: Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Step 7: While cooling, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and salt.
- Step 8: Once brownies are cool, frost with cream cheese frosting.
- Step 9: Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.