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Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These red velvet brownies are seriously the perfect brownie recipe! Perfectly moist and chewy with the bright red color. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch! These are AMAZING!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate baking bar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 (1-ounce) bottle red liquid food coloring
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow 2 inches to hang over the sides and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl add 4 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate baking bar and ¾ cup unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave stirring every 30 seconds until the chocolate is melted. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
  3. Whisk 2 cups granulated sugar and 4 large eggs one at a time until blended.
  4. Add 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 (1-ounce) bottle red liquid food coloring, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until fully incorporated.
  5. Pour the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Bake for 40-44 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean with moist crumbs. Cool completely.
  6. Beat together 1 (8-ounce) package softened cream cheese and 3 tablespoons softened unsalted butter until smooth. Add 1 ½ cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and continue to beat until creamy.
  7. Frost the cooled brownies and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 111mg (5%) Potassium 68mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 36g (72%) Vitamin A 390IU (8%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% Daily Value*

Calories 296kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 111mg 5%
Potassium 68mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 36g 72%
Vitamin A 390IU 8%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.