Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Brownies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there is an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of melted unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of red gel food coloring to the butter and sugar mixture. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Add 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the wet mixture. Gently mix with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 9x13 inch baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350
- 7
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before proceeding. This will take approximately 60 minutes.
⏱️ 60 min
- 8
In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 8 oz of softened cream cheese until the mixture is light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Continue beating with the electric mixer until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 10
Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Chill the frosted brownies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 30 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
For the Red Velvet Brownies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring there is an overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the 1 cup of melted unsalted butter and 2 cups of granulated sugar until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add 2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of red gel food coloring to the butter and sugar mixture. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and evenly colored.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Add 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the wet mixture. Gently mix with a spatula until just combined, being careful not to overmix the batter.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Pour the brownie batter into the prepared 9x13 inch baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 350 - 7
Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before proceeding. This will take approximately 60 minutes.
⏱️ 60 min - 8
In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 8 oz of softened cream cheese until the mixture is light and fluffy.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Gradually add 2 cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Continue beating with the electric mixer until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
⏱️ 3 min - 10
Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
⏱️ 2 min - 11
Chill the frosted brownies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
⏱️ 30 min