Description
Red Velvet Brownies bring rich chocolate charm straight to your dessert plate. Dive into these crimson-hued squares that combine classic brownie texture with Southern baking magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 200g unsalted butter
- 250g caster sugar
- 100g light brown sugar
- 130g plain all-purpose flour
- 225g cream cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 112 tablespoons cocoa powder
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 12 teaspoon baking powder
- 14 teaspoon salt
- 60g granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper and a light spray of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Melt 200g of unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl. Add 250g caster sugar and 100g light brown sugar, whisking until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy.
- Crack 3 large eggs into the butter-sugar mixture one at a time. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon red food coloring until the batter turns a vibrant red color.
- Sift 130g all-purpose flour, 112 tablespoons cocoa powder, 12 teaspoon baking powder, and 14 teaspoon salt directly over the wet ingredients. Fold gently with a spatula until the batter becomes uniform and no dry streaks remain.
- Pour the red velvet batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly with a rubber spatula to create a smooth surface.
- In a separate bowl, blend 225g softened cream cheese, 60g granulated sugar, 1 egg yolk, and 12 teaspoon vanilla extract until completely smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture across the brownie batter. Use a knife to create elegant swirls, dragging the cream cheese through the red batter.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick – it should come out with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and let the brownies cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Store leftover brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to keep them soft and fresh.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour blend to ensure the same rich texture.
- Getting that perfect marbled cream cheese swirl requires a gentle hand – use a skewer and make light, random zigzag motions across the surface.
- Red food coloring can vary in intensity, so start with less and add gradually to control the vibrant red color without overwhelming the chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Brownies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 118 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg