Red Velvet Brownies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
9 brownies
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Calories
567 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Red Velvet Brownies
Description
The Red Velvet Brownies recipe features a batter made by melting unsalted butter and bittersweet chocolate together, then mixing in sugar, eggs, vanilla, salt, and red gel food coloring for the characteristic red hue. Flour and baking powder are gently folded in before baking the batter in a parchment-lined pan until the center is moist but set. Once cooled, a frosting made by whipping softened cream cheese and butter with vanilla, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt is spread atop the cooled brownies. This frosting adds a rich and tangy layer that complements the fudgy, chocolate-tinged cake beneath.
The baking process requires moderate oven temperature and timing to achieve the right texture: a slightly puffed, somewhat dry-looking surface with moist batter inside, providing a tender but firm bite. The frosting is whipped until light and fluffy to create a smooth, spreadable consistency that balances the dense brownie base.
Red Velvet Brownies make for a decadent dessert that can be served at room temperature once frosted. The combination of bittersweet chocolate and creamy frosting make these brownies a unique alternative to classic chocolate brownies, suitable for gatherings or as a special treat.
Ingredients
Red Velvet Brownies
- ½ cup unsalted butter diced
- 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate chopped, baking bar
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Morton brand
- 3 teaspoons red gel food coloring
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature, full-fat
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 pinch salt fine sea salt
Instructions
Red Velvet Brownies
- Preheat oven to 325°. Line a 9” x 9” metal baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan over very low heat, stir butter and chocolate until chocolate is melted. Remove saucepan from heat.
- To the chocolate mixture, immediately whisk in sugar, then eggs, 1 at a time. Stir in vanilla, salt, and food coloring. Sift flour and baking powder over mixture and stir gently to incorporate fully. Transfer batter to prepared pan - mixture will be thick.
- Bake brownies until puffed and a bit dry-looking, and toothpick inserted into center comes out with some moist batter attached, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl until light and fluffy, about 1 minute or so. Add vanilla, powdered sugar, and salt, and mix on low just to combine. Then turn speed up to medium-high and beat until fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
Assemble
- For super clean slices, cut around the perimeter of the pan to release the brownies. Using the parchment paper, lift the brownies out of the pan and set on a cutting board. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled brownies. With a long, non-serrated knife, cut into individual brownies, wiping the knife clean after each slice. (If you're not concerned about super clean slices, just frost the brownies right in the pan.)
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 567kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 122mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 160mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 64g | 128% |
| Vitamin A | 812IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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