Red Velvet Brownies
60% authentic · American
A creative fusion that combines the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the distinctive color and subtle flavor notes of red velvet cake, often swirled with cream cheese.
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Ingredients
- All-purpose flour1 1/4 cups
- Granulated sugar1 1/2 cups
- Unsweetened cocoa powder2 tablespoons
- Baking soda1/2 teaspoon
- Salt1/4 teaspoon
- Butter, melted1/2 cup
- Eggs2 large
- Red food coloring1 tablespoon
- White vinegar1/2 teaspoon
- Vanilla extract1 teaspoon
- Cream cheese, softened4 ounces
- Powdered sugar1/4 cup
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, red food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- 4
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- 5
Spread half of the batter into the prepared pan.
- 6
In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth.
- 7
Dollop the cream cheese mixture over the batter in the pan. Swirl gently with a knife.
- 8
Spread the remaining red velvet batter over the cream cheese layer.
- 9
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached.
- 10
Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
