Best Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting (Soft & Chewy)
These fudgy red velvet brownies with cream cheese frosting are a soft and chewy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The brownies are the perfect shade of red and are topped with fluffy, sweet cream cheese icing. You really can’t go wrong with this easy brownie recipe!
Ingredients
Red Velvet Brownies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 tsp. vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. red food coloring
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° for metal baking pan or 325F for glass baking pan, and spray an 8"x8" square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk and set aside.
- Add melted butter and granulated sugar to a large mixing bowl. Wisk for a solid minute.
- Add in eggs, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring. Continue mixing for one more minute.
- Add the dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined.
- Add the batter to prepared baking dish, spread to the edges and smooth over the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
- While brownies are baking, prepare the frosting by combining the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla with a hand mixer. Mix until well-combined.
- Once brownies have cooled, frost and then cut into squares before serving. Enjoy!
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