Description
Indulge in these luscious Red Velvet Brownies, a delightful twist on the classic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. With their rich cocoa flavor and creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting, these chewy brownies are sure to please chocolate lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike. Not only are they visually stunning with their vibrant red hue, but they can also be made dairy-free, accommodating various dietary needs without compromising on taste. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a holiday gathering, or simply treating yourself to a cozy night in, these decadent brownies are an irresistible choice.
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup butter (regular or dairy-free)
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon liquid red food coloring
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup + 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting: 4 oz plain cream cheese (dairy-free option available)
- ¼ cup butter (dairy-free or regular)
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- Stir in liquid red food coloring and white vinegar.
- In another bowl, whisk together cocoa powder, salt, and flour; gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, prepare the frosting by beating together cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, salt, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Once cooled completely, spread frosting over brownies and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg