Description
A recipe for rich, fudgy brownies with the distinct flavor and color of red velvet cake.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (liquid or gel)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until combined.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the red food coloring until the batter is uniformly red.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Drop small spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the pan.
- Pour the remaining red batter over the cream cheese layer. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the layers together for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting out and cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a deeper red color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.
- Do not overbake; these brownies are best when fudgy.
- Chill the brownies for at least one hour before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: red velvet brownies, chocolate, cream cheese swirl, fudgy brownies, dessert