Red Velvet Brownies
My Red Velvet Brownies are rich and fudgy with a chewy center, crackly top and classic red velvet flavor balanced with deep chocolate notes.
Servings: 20
Calories: 254kcal
Equipment
- 9x13 Metal Baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Medium Saucepan
- Mixing Bowls
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
BROWNIES:
- 1 ½ stick butter unsalted
- 200 grams granulated sugar about 1 cup
- 200 grams light brown sugar about 1 cup
- 3 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ tablespoon red food coloring
- ½ tablespoon white vinegar
- 156.5 grams all-purpose flour about 1 ¼ cup
- 60 grams unsweetened cocoa powder about 8 tbsp
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
FROSTING:
- 2 cups icing sugar
- 4 ounces cream cheese full fat, softened
- 2 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F and prepare an 9x13 metal pan with parchment paper leaving the sides high for easily removal.
- Melt butter over medium high heat, once bubbling and melted remove the pot and add in white and brown sugar. Whisk well then wait a few minutes so it isn’t too warm before proceeding with the next step.
- Once butter is absorbed, transfer to a large bowl and add eggs, yolk, food coloring and vinegar.
- Fold in flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking soda.
- Transfer to prepared pan (don’t worry if it doesn’t fully spread into the corners). Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick has moist crumbs in the center.
- Cool completely in the pan then remove and slice.
- Make cream cheese frosting by whisking everything together in a bowl or stand mixer base.
- Pipe or frost as desired.
Notes
- Don’t Overbake: Pull them when the center still looks slightly soft for the fudgiest texture.
- Icing Amount: As written, you can cover the whole batch fully, cut it in half if you prefer less.
- Cool Fully Before Icing: Warm brownies will melt the frosting.
- Metal Pan Preferred: Promotes even baking and better structure.
- Room Temperature: Store unfrosted brownies in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Refrigerator: Frosted brownies keep well for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze sliced brownies (unfrosted) for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 343IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
