Red Velvet Brownies Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Brownies Cream Cheese Frosting : Your Quick & Easy Dessert Delight!

Craving a decadent treat without the guilt (or the hours spent in the kitchen)? Look no further than our Red Velvet Brownies Cream Cheese Frosting recipe! These aren’t your average brownies; they’re a perfect blend of rich red velvet flavor, fudgy texture, and a tangy cream cheese frosting that’ll have you saying “Wow!” And the best part? They’re surprisingly quick to make, using healthier ingredients without sacrificing that melt-in-your-mouth goodness. Personally, after a long day, nothing says “treat yourself” quite like whipping up a batch of these comforting brownies. They’re my go-to for instant happiness!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These brownies aren’t just delicious; they’re a little piece of my childhood. I remember my grandma used to bake a red velvet cake every Christmas, her secret (beyond love!) was the cream cheese frosting. This recipe combines the classic richness of red velvet with the ease of a bar treat that I can enjoy on a daily basis. It honors those memories with a modern twist that I can quickly whip up anytime I’m after my sweet grandmas memory. Its quickness and delicous red velvet remind me of her and the holidays.

Ingredients

• For the Brownies:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (optional, for consistency)

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
2. Melt & Mix: In a large bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar until combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and red food coloring. Mix well.
4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine Wet & Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Cool: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
8. Make Frosting: While the brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
9. Add Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
10. Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add milk or heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
11. Frost & Enjoy: Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Cut into squares and serve immediately!

Red Velvet Brownies Cream Cheese Frosting

A decadent blend of red velvet flavor, fudgy texture, and tangy cream cheese frosting, quick and easy to make.

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Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

For the Brownies:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted (1 stick)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring gel preferred
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 4 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened (1/2 stick)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream optional, for consistency

Equipment

• 8×8 inch baking pan
• Large Bowl
• Whisk
• Mixer

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the sugar until combined.
   1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and red food coloring. Mix well.
   2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon red food coloring
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
   1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
   1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon red food coloring
6. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
7. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before frosting.
8. While the brownies are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
   4 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup unsalted butter
9. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until well combined.
   2 cups powdered sugar
10. Stir in the vanilla extract. If the frosting is too thick, add milk or heavy cream, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1-2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
11. Once the brownies are completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Cut into squares and serve immediately!