Sweetheart Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting ❤️
Indulge in these rich and fudgy red velvet brownies, topped with a dreamy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a romantic treat or any special occasion!
Equipment
- 8-inch square baking pan
- Parchment Paper
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber Spatula
- Wire Rack
- Electric Mixer
Ingredients
Red Velvet Brownies
- 0.75 stick Unsalted Butter (6 tablespoons)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 0.25 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 3 Large Eggs
- 1 large Egg Yolk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.33 cup Vegetable Oil
- 0.25 cup Dutch-processed Cocoa Powder
- 0.75 cup All-purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon White Vinegar (or White Wine Vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Gel Food Coloring
- 0.75 cup White Chocolate Chips (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened
- 0.75 stick Unsalted Butter softened (6 tablespoons)
- 4 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Let's Make Those Lovely Red Velvet Brownies!
- Get your oven ready by preheating it to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, letting a little hang over the sides for easy lifting later.
- Melt the butter gently in the microwave in short bursts until it's completely liquid.
- In a big mixing bowl, combine the melted butter with both the granulated and light brown sugars. Whisk them together until they're nicely blended.
- Add the eggs, extra egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk just until everything is combined, but don't overdo it – we want fudgy, not cakey!
- Stir in the vegetable oil and cocoa powder until the batter is smooth.
- Here’s the color magic! Scoop out about two tablespoons of your batter into a small separate bowl. Mix in the red gel food coloring until it's completely smooth and lump-free. Then, add this vibrant red mixture back to your main bowl and mix until the whole batter is beautifully colored (it will look dark, but trust the process – it brightens when baked!).
- Swap your whisk for a rubber spatula. Gently fold in the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt until there are no dry streaks left.
- Stir in the vinegar completely. If you're using white chocolate chips, now’s the time to fold them in.
- Pour your gorgeous red batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. To check if they're done, insert a toothpick into the center – it should come out with moist crumbs, not wet batter. Be careful not to overbake, or you'll lose that perfect fudgy texture!
- Let the brownies cool in the pan for about an hour, then use the parchment paper to lift them out onto a wire rack. They need to cool completely before frosting! This step is super important for clean frosting and slicing.
Whip Up the Dreamy Cream Cheese Frosting!
- Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature – this helps them blend beautifully. In a mixing bowl, beat them together until they're wonderfully smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, starting on a low speed to avoid a sugar cloud! Once the sugar is incorporated, turn the mixer to high speed and beat for a few minutes until the frosting is light, fluffy, and absolutely irresistible.
- Stir in the vanilla extract for that extra touch of deliciousness.
- Once your brownies are completely cool, generously spread this luscious cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Slice into 16 individual pieces. Now, serve up these delightful Sweetheart Red Velvet Brownies and enjoy every bite!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories: 367 kcal
Total Carbs: 57g
Net Carbs: 56g
Fats: 15g
Protein: 3g
Calories: 367 kcal
Total Carbs: 57g
Net Carbs: 56g
Fats: 15g
Protein: 3g
