Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Two red velvet brownies with white frosting and red sprinkles are stacked on a white plate, showcasing the rich color and decadent texture of these classic red velvet brownies, with more treats in the background.

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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.
½ cup butter, 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Remove from heat.
Whisk in sugar until well mixed.
1 cup granulated sugar
Add eggs one at a time mixing thoroughly between each addition.
3 eggs
Stir in vanilla, salt, and vinegar.
1 tsp vanilla extract, ¼ tsp salt, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt until well mixed.
½ tsp baking powder, 1 cup all-purpose flour, pinch salt
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.
1-2 tsp red food gel food coloring
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.
4 oz. cream cheese, ¼ cup butter
Add in vanilla.
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Add in powdered sugar a little at a time stirring between each addition until all of the powdered sugar is incorporated.
2 cups powdered sugar
Spread the frosting evenly across the top of the brownies. Sprinkle with sprinkles if desired.
sprinkles
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.

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