Description
Delightful chewy red velvet brownies topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
- While brownies cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Once brownies are cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting on top.
- Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Allow brownies to cool completely before frosting to keep the frosting intact. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg