Description
Rich and fudgy red velvet brownies topped with smooth cream cheese frosting. These vibrant, bakery-style treats combine classic tangy red velvet flavor with a soft brownie texture, making them perfect for celebrations or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
- ¾ stick (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (55 g) light brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
- ¾ cup (90 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red food coloring
- ¾ cup (130 g) white chocolate chips (optional)
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ stick (85 g) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups (480 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- Melt the butter and whisk together with granulated sugar and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk gently until fully combined.
- Mix in vegetable oil and cocoa powder until smooth.
- Stir red food coloring into a small portion of batter, then mix back into the bowl for even color.
- Fold in flour, cornstarch, and salt until just combined.
- Stir in vinegar and white chocolate chips if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies, slice into 16 squares, and serve.
Notes
- Store frosted brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Unfrosted brownies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- A 1:1 gluten-free flour blend can be substituted for all-purpose flour.
- Food coloring can be omitted without affecting flavor.
- Chopped nuts or chocolate chunks can be added for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
