Go Back
Red Velvet Brownies Recipe

Red Velvet Brownies

Indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of these Red Velvet Brownies—moist, fudgy, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting that’s simply irresistible!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ stick 85g unsalted butter
  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup 55g light brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup 72g / 80ml vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup 25g cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup 90g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon red food coloring
  • ¾ cup white chocolate chips optional
  • 4 oz 114g cream cheese
  • ¾ stick 85g unsalted butter
  • 4 cups 480g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 9-inch square cake pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt the butter in the microwave in 30-second intervals until fully melted.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and melted butter. Whisk until well combined.
  • Add eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla. Mix gently to combine without incorporating air into the mixture.
  • Stir in vegetable oil and cocoa powder until fully combined.
  • In a small bowl, mix a portion of the batter with red food coloring until smooth. Add this to the main batter and mix well.
  • Switch to a spatula or wooden spoon and fold in flour, cornstarch, and salt until no lumps remain. Mix in the vinegar.
  • Optionally, add white chocolate chips and fold gently.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewer comes out with moist crumbs.
  • Let the brownies cool completely before frosting.
  • For the cream cheese frosting, beat room temperature butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, then beat on high speed until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in vanilla extract until combined.
  • Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled brownies before slicing.

Notes

Notes:
For a richer flavor, you can add chopped nuts or a sprinkle of cocoa powder on top of the cream cheese frosting.
Keyword best red velvet brownies, easy red velvet brownies, homemade red velvet brownies, red velvet brownies recipe