Description
Indulgent red velvet brownies combine rich chocolate and velvety crimson layers for a luxurious dessert experience. Creamy cream cheese frosting crowns these irresistible squares, promising a delightful treat you’ll savor with pure chocolate bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
Red Velvet Components:
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Seasoning and Stabilizers:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of fine sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and preparing an 8×8-inch baking dish with grease or parchment paper for easy extraction.
- Carefully melt butter using microwave or stovetop, allowing slight cooling to prevent egg curdling during mixture.
- Combine dry ingredients by whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, setting mixture aside for later integration.
- Create wet ingredient foundation by whisking eggs, then incorporating sugar, vanilla, vinegar, and red food coloring until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Gradually introduce melted butter into wet ingredients, stirring continuously to maintain smooth texture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined, avoiding overmixing while accepting minimal lumps.
- Transfer batter evenly into prepared pan, using spatula to create uniform surface and smooth edges.
- Bake for approximately 28 minutes, monitoring until toothpick inserted emerges with minimal moist crumbs, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow brownies to cool completely within pan placed on wire rack, ensuring proper temperature reduction.
- Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until achieving silky smooth texture.
- Gradually integrate powdered sugar, initially mixing on low speed, then increasing to medium-high for fluffy consistency.
- Enhance frosting with vanilla and salt, mixing thoroughly for balanced flavor profile.
- Once brownies have reached room temperature, generously spread cream cheese frosting across entire surface.
- Slice into precise squares, presenting a delectable dessert ready for immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cooled before mixing to prevent egg curdling and maintain smooth batter texture.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant red color without altering liquid consistency.
- Check brownies early to prevent overbaking, which can lead to dry, crumbly texture.
- Chill brownies before cutting for cleaner, more precise slices and easier frosting application.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg