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Red Velvet Brownies with Frosting

Indulgent Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These Red Velvet Brownies with Frosting combine a fudgy texture and creamy frosting for an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownies
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour blend for GF version
  • 1/3 cup Cocoa Powder Ensure it's unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Fresh for best results
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Or a sugar substitute
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk Or milk with lemon juice/vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Red Food Coloring Natural alternatives like beet juice can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for better flavor
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/4 cup Butter Softened
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Gradually add for desired sweetness

Equipment

  • Baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.
  2. In a bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Melt butter, whisk in sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then buttermilk, red food coloring, and vanilla.
  4. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently to combine.
  5. Pour batter into the baking pan and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  6. Cool brownies in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Prepare frosting.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, add powdered sugar gradually until desired consistency.
  8. Spread frosting over cooled brownies, slice into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For variety, try toppings like white chocolate shavings or raspberries. Measure ingredients carefully for best results.

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