Description
Fudgy, slightly tangy red velvet brownies topped with a silky cream cheese frosting, perfect for chocolate and red velvet lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp natural unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 2 tbsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and eggs until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, along with red food coloring, vanilla, buttermilk, and white vinegar. Mix gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, testing with a toothpick; it should have a few moist crumbs.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled brownies.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
For vibrant color, use gel food coloring and follow measuring techniques for best results. Store unfrosted brownies at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg