Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Embark, on an adventure with our delectable Red Velvet Brownies topped off with a creamy and luxurious Cream Cheese Frosting. This recipe guarantees to excite your taste buds and create a lasting impression. The brownies displaying their color offer a moist and fudgy texture that comes from the perfect combination of rich dark chocolate, velvety buttermilk and a hint of pure vanilla extract. To take this dessert to heights of indulgence we add a cream cheese frosting that is delicately sweetened and impeccably balanced. Every bite is like a symphony of flavors as the chocolatey goodness of the brownie harmonizes with the tangy sweetness of the frosting, for an exquisite contrast.
Servings
Ingredients
Brownies:
- 432 grams red velvet cake mix
- 140 grams unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 30 grams buttermilk room temperature
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 135 grams dark chocolate chips melted
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 226 grams cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 85 grams unsalted butter room temperature
- 300 grams confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Instructions
- To make the brownie base start by whisking melted butter, room-temperature eggs, buttermilk and vanilla extract, in a bowl until they are well combined.
- Next, add the chocolate to the mixture and stir it until it becomes smooth.
- Gradually fold in the red velvet cake mix making sure not to overmix. The batter will be thick.
- Take a 9x9 inch baking pan. Line it with parchment paper. Spread the batter evenly across the pan.
- Put the pan with the batter in the refrigerator for an hour to allow it to set.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the brownie base for around 20 to 25 minutes. Until you notice that the edges have set.
- Once done let the brownies cool completely while they are still in the pan.
- For the cream cheese frosting take another bowl. Beat together some room-temperature cream cheese and butter until they become light and fluffy.
- Gradually add confectioners' sugar, vanilla extract and salt into this mixture while continuing to beat until everything's smooth.
- After your brownies have cooled down completely spread a layer of frosting over their surface.
- Finally cut them into squares.
- Enjoy these Red Velvet Brownies, with Cream Cheese Frosting!
Notes
Are you yearning for the indulgence of Red Velvet Brownies? Need a gluten-free option? Don't worry, because we have the twist to make this decadent treat accessible, to everyone! Instead of using the red velvet cake mix you can use a gluten-free red velvet cake mix to ensure that all the rich flavors are still present. As you combine the buttermilk melted chocolate and fragrant vanilla you will discover that the essence of the red velvet experience is preserved. When it comes to frosting our creamy blend of cream cheese and butter remains gloriously free, from gluten.