Description
Decadent red velvet brownies topped with cream cheese frosting, balancing rich chocolate flavor with a subtle tang.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until combined. Then add buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring and stir.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter evenly in the greased baking pan.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting with cream cheese icing.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding chocolate chips or nuts to the batter. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet, brownies, dessert, chocolate, cream cheese, baking