Description
These fudgy Red Velvet Brownies are rich, colorful, and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. A quick 40-minute dessert that’s soft, chewy, and irresistibly tangy.
Ingredients
¾ stick (85g) unsalted butter
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
¼ cup (55g) light brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
⅓ cup (80ml) vegetable oil
¼ cup (25g) Dutch-processed cocoa powder
¾ cup (90g) all-purpose flour
1 tbsp vinegar (white or white wine vinegar)
1 tbsp cornstarch
¼ tsp salt
½ tsp red gel food coloring
¾ cup (127g) white chocolate chips (optional)
4 oz (114g) cream cheese
¾ stick (85g) unsalted butter (for frosting)
4 cups (480g) powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt butter and combine it with both sugars in a large bowl.
3. Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla; stir gently to avoid adding air.
4. Mix in oil and cocoa powder until smooth.
5. Tint a small portion of batter with red gel coloring and stir it back in for a vibrant color.
6. Fold in flour, cornstarch, and salt until just combined.
7. Add vinegar and optional white chocolate chips.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
10. Cool completely before frosting.
11. For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth.
12. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; whip until fluffy.
13. Spread frosting over cooled brownies and cut into 16 squares.
Notes
Use a kitchen scale for accurate measurements; small differences can affect texture.
Avoid overmixing to maintain a fudgy, moist interior.
Gel food coloring provides a more vibrant hue than liquid.
Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for a smooth frosting.
Store frosted brownies in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or unfrosted ones at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 51g
- Sodium: 149mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 75mg