Red Velvet Brownies
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Red Velvet Brownies
Description
The Red Velvet Brownies recipe uses a boxed red velvet cake mix mixed with vegetable oil, milk, and an egg to form the base batter. A separate cream cheese mixture made from softened cream cheese, sugar, an egg, and vanilla extract is spooned over the batter and lightly swirled to create a marbled pattern. Baking in a 9x9 pan at 325°F produces a dense, moist cake with a creamy layer on top. The texture results from the cake mix and cream cheese combination.
The cream cheese swirl adds a tangy sweetness that contrasts the red velvet's slight cocoa flavor. This balance makes the dessert versatile for many occasions. Letting the brownies cool fully before cutting allows for clean slices without crumbling.
Serve these brownies as a standalone dessert or with a dollop of whipped cream or fresh berries for added freshness. Their rich flavor works well alongside coffee or milk.
For storage, keep brownies covered at room temperature or refrigerated. They can be frozen in zippered bags for up to four weeks to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 box red velvet cake mix 432 g/15.25 ounce box
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
Cream Cheese Mixture
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper.
- Combine cake mix, oil, milk, and egg together and mix until fully incorporated.
- Spread into prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar with a hand mixer until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mix until incorporated.
- Drop large spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the batter. Gently swirl the two mixtures together using a knife.
- Bake for 30-45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting.
Notes
- Store brownies in a covered container at room temperature or refrigerate to keep them moist.
- To extend freshness, freeze the brownies in zippered bags for up to four weeks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 133IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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