Description
Indulge in these rich, fudge-like Red Velvet Brownies topped with a creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Add red food coloring until desired shade is reached and mix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool completely before preparing the frosting.
- Blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and spread over the cooled brownies.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: red velvet, brownies, dessert, family recipe, cream cheese frosting