Red Velvet Brownies
These Red Velvet Brownies combine the rich, chocolatey essence of brownies with the subtle tang and eye-catching hue of red velvet. Fudgy, flavorful, and irresistible.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 brownies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup (1 stick), melted
- Granulated Sugar: 1 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Large Eggs: 2
- Vanilla Extract: 2 teaspoons
- Red Food Coloring: 1 tablespoon
- All-Purpose Flour: 3/4 cup
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: 1/4 cup
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- White Vinegar: 1 teaspoon
- Cream Cheese (optional): 4 oz, softened
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract and red food coloring. In another bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan. If using cream cheese, drop spoonfuls over the top and swirl lightly. Add the remaining batter and smooth the top.
- Assemble the Dish: Tap the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles and ensure an even layer.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Finishing Touches: Allow to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve plain or top with powdered sugar, whipped cream, or a drizzle of white chocolate.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to maintain fudginess.
- Cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
- Chill for a gooier texture and neater cuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: red velvet brownies, fudgy brownies, easy red velvet, cream cheese swirl brownies