Red Velvet Brownies Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Red Velvet Brownies Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting

Our fudgy red velvet brownies are rich and delicious! They have a beautiful, deep red color and are topped with homemade cream cheese frosting. You may also like our classic red velvet cake recipe or red velvet cookies made with cake mix.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Resting Time1

Total Time1 35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: brownies

Calories: 542kcal

Author: Krysten Wilkes & Marrekus Wilkes

Equipment

An 8- or 9-inch square pan
Parchment paper to line the pan and prevent sticking
Nonstick cooking spray for greasing
Hand mixer or stand mixer is helpful to make the cream cheese frosting

Ingredients

6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup light or dark brown sugar packed
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
1½ teaspoons red gel food coloring
¾ teaspoon white vinegar
3 large eggs
1 egg yolk
¾ cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled

Cream Cheese Frosting

4 ounces cream cheese room temperature
6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
3-4 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 335°F. Line a 9-inch square cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large, microwave safe bowl, melt the butter.
Stir in granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt, food coloring, and vinegar until smooth and combined.
Add eggs and egg yolk and whisk to combine.
Then, fold in flour, being careful not to overmix to avoid adding air into the batter.
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely before frosting.

Make the Cream Cheese Frosting

In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing on low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed and beat until light and fluffy.
Add the vanilla extract and mix again until well combined. Taste and adjust with more vanilla or powdered sugar, if desired.
Once the brownies have cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

Notes

Store red velvet brownies in the refrigerator in an airtight container; they will stay fresh for about 3–5 days. Just let them sit out for about 10 or 15 minutes when you take them out the refrigerator.

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