Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These red velvet brownies are rich, fudgy and topped with cream cheese frosting. They are the best combination of moist, chewy brownies and vibrant red velvet cake.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Cool time: 1

Total Time: 1 45

Servings:

Ingredients

Red Velvet Brownies

½ cup salted butter , softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2-3 teaspoons liquid red food coloring
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
¾ cup (110 grams) all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder

Cream cheese frosting

¼ cup salted butter , softened
6 ounces cream cheese , softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9" baking pan with parchment paper and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar. Place the 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar into a large bowl. Cream together with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes. Add in 2 large eggs, 2-3 teaspoons red food coloring and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix just until combined.
Add dry ingredients. Pour in 3/4 cup flour and 1/4 cup cocoa powder and continue mixing just until combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and then bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Remove onto a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

Frosting

Beat 1/4 cup butter and 6 ounces cream cheese in large bowl with an electric mixer. Slowly add 2 cups powdered sugar, one cup at a time. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and mix until smooth.
Once the brownies have cooled, frost the tops and then slice into 16 squares.

Notes

Storage: Store in a covered container for up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months.

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