Red Velvet Brownies
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Red Velvet Brownies
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Make decadent red velvet brownies with cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
Brownies
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup flour
- 2-3 teaspoon No-Taste Red Gel Food Coloring
Frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup butter softened
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Pinch salt
- Sprinkles or sparkling sugar optional
Instructions
- Make the Red Velvet Brownies
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 8x8 inch or 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper and butter the parchment paper or spray it with cooking spray. Set aside while you make the brownie batter.
- Put a medium sauce pan over low heat and add the butter and chocolate chips. Stir frequently until they are completely melted and smooth. Then remove the pan from the heat. Or you can melt the butter and chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Whisk the sugar into the melted chocolate mixture.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly between each one.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and apple cider vinegar.
- In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture. Mix well between each addition. The batter will be thick.
- Add in 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring. Stir it into the batter and decide if the color is deep enough or not. If you want a richer red color add another teaspoon and stir until the color is evenly mixed. Continue to add food coloring and mix until you have a color you like.
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan, and smooth the top evenly.
- Bake the pan of brownies for about 45-55 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your pan and what it is made of. After 40 minutes check for doneness by inserting a toothpick about 3 inches in from the edge of the pan and see if it comes out clean. If not continue to bake and check it again in 5-10 minutes.
- Once baked remove the pan from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool.
- Frost the Brownies
- Wait for the brownies to cool completely before frosting.
- To make the cream cheese frosting mix the softened cream cheese and butter in a medium size bowl. Use a mixer to cream them together until smooth.
- Add in the vanilla extract. Then stir the powdered sugar in a little at a time, stirring in between each addition.
- Spread the frosting evenly across the top of the brownies. Top them with sprinkles or sparkling sugar if desired.
- Use the parchment paper to lift the brownies out of the pan and cut into 9 squares.
- Store in an airtight container. Refrigerate if not eaten within 2 hours.
Notes
- It is important to use red food coloring that is specifically labeled "no taste". Some liquid or gel food red coloring can leave a bitter taste when used in large quantities.
- Use room temperature butter and cream cheese to make the mixing process easier.
- Let the brownies cool completely before frosting and cutting.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
481kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
249mg
(10%)
Potassium
119mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
51g
(102%)
Vitamin A
724IU
(14%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 481 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 481kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 249mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 51g | 102% |
| Vitamin A | 724IU | 14% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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