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5 from 2 votes

Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Calories: 4325kcal

Ingredients

For the Brownies

  • ½ cup butter unsalted, softened
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-2 tsp red food gel food coloring no-taste food coloring

For the Frosting

  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup butter unsalted, softened
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • pinch salt
  • sprinkles optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325. Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper and butter the parchment, set aside.
  • In a medium size pan over low heat melt butter and chocolate chips stirring frequently until completely melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Whisk in sugar until well mixed.
  • Add eggs one at a time mixing thoroughly between each addition.
  • Stir in vanilla, salt, and vinegar.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt until well mixed.
  • Gradually add the flour mixture to the chocolate mixture mixing well between each addition.
  • Add in 1 tsp red food coloring. Mix well, if a deeper color is desired add more food coloring and continue mixing until evenly mixed.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared pan, and smooth evenly.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 45-55 minutes – Cooking time will vary depending on if you’re using a metal or glass pan. Set a timer for 30 minutes and check for doneness by inserting a toothpick about 3 inches in from the edge of the pan to see if it comes out clean. If not continue to bake and check every 5-10 minutes.
  • Once baked remove from the oven and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Once the brownies have cooled it is time to make the frosting.
  • Place cream cheese and butter in a medium size bowl and cream together with an electric mixer.
  • Add in vanilla.
  • Add in powdered sugar a little at a time stirring between each addition until all of the powdered sugar is incorporated.
  • Spread the frosting evenly across the top of the brownies. Sprinkle with sprinkles if desired.
  • Remove from the pan and cut into 9 squares.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Note- It is important to use no-taste red food coloring. Regular liquid or gel food coloring can leave a bitter taste when used in large quantities.

Notes

Note- It is important to use no-taste red food coloring. Regular liquid or gel food coloring can leave a bitter taste when used in large quantities.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 4325kcal | Carbohydrates: 574g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 214g | Saturated Fat: 127g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 57g | Trans Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 985mg | Sodium: 2366mg | Potassium: 1075mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 462g | Vitamin A: 6520IU | Calcium: 374mg | Iron: 13mg