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Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

These are fudgy red velvet brownies that actually taste like red velvet - not just chocolate with food coloring. The vinegar and cocoa combo gives them that distinct tangy flavor.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Cooling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

Ingredients

Red Velvet Brownies

  • 3 oz unsalted butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp red gel food coloring

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 3 oz unsalted butter room temperature
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Line a 9x13 inch pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350F.
  • Melt butter in microwave and let cool slightly.
  • Whisk both sugars with melted butter until combined.
  • Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing gently without overbeating.
  • Whisk in vegetable oil and cocoa powder until combined.
  • Mix red gel food coloring into 2 tablespoons of batter, then stir back into main bowl until color is even.
  • Switch to rubber spatula and fold in flour, cornstarch, and salt until no lumps remain.
  • Fold in vinegar until well mixed.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 20-25 minutes until skewer comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Cool completely at room temperature, about 2 hours.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat on high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in vanilla until incorporated.
  • Spread frosting evenly over cooled brownies.
  • Cut into squares with a sharp knife, wiping blade between cuts.
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