Description
These rich red velvet brownies are perfect for Valentine’s Day, featuring a moist chocolate base with a hint of cocoa and red food coloring, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter and sugar until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and red food coloring.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla, and spread over cooled brownies.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For a festive touch, add heart-shaped sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 3g