Description
These Red Velvet Brownies are rich, fudgy, and packed with smooth chocolate flavor with a beautiful cream cheese swirl on top. They combine the best parts of classic brownies and red velvet cake into one easy dessert recipe that feels bakery-quality right at home. Perfect for holiday desserts, Valentine’s Day treats, easy dessert ideas, party desserts, or whenever you need a quick chocolate fix, these brownies stay moist, chewy, and incredibly decadent. With their vibrant red color, soft centers, and crackly tops, these homemade Red Velvet Brownies are one of the best easy baking recipes for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Whether you serve them chilled, warm with ice cream, or alongside coffee, they always become a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces cream cheese
1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter and allow it to cool slightly.
3. Whisk the granulated sugar and brown sugar into the melted butter until smooth.
4. Add the eggs one at a time and mix well after each addition.
5. Stir in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
6. Sift together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt in a separate bowl.
7. Fold the dry ingredients gently into the wet mixture until combined.
8. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
9. Spread most of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
10. Add spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the batter.
11. Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer.
12. Use a knife to gently swirl the layers together.
13. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
14. Allow the brownies to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
Do not overbake the brownies because they continue setting while cooling.
Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red color without thinning the batter.
For extra fudgy brownies, chill them in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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