Description
Indulgent Red Velvet Brownies blend rich chocolate with a velvety crimson allure, promising pure dessert bliss. Chocolate lovers discover a luxurious treat that melts seamlessly between decadence and comfort, satisfying sweet cravings with each sinful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Red Velvet Brownies Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter
Flavoring and Coloring:
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (gel or liquid)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Topping:
- 4 ounces (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Initiate oven preparation at 350F (175C) and meticulously line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring slight overhang for effortless removal.
- Gently melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then remove from flame and integrate sugar thoroughly until uniform consistency develops.
- Incorporate eggs individually into butter-sugar mixture, whisking after each addition to maintain smooth texture. Introduce vanilla extract and red food coloring, blending until vibrant crimson emerges.
- In a separate mixing vessel, combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt through gentle whisking, creating uniform dry ingredient mixture.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the batter, maintaining delicate brownie texture.
- Separately, whip cream cheese until silky smooth, then fold in sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, creating a luxurious cream cheese swirl.
- Transfer brownie batter into prepared pan, spreading evenly with a spatula to ensure consistent depth.
- Strategically dollop cream cheese mixture across brownie surface, then use a knife to create elegant marbled patterns by gently dragging through both batters.
- Position pan in preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges with minimal moist crumbs.
- Remove from oven and allow complete cooling on wire rack before slicing into precise squares for serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a rich, deep chocolate flavor that enhances the red velvet taste.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature to create a smoother, more consistent batter that blends easily.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent tough, dense brownies; stop stirring as soon as dry ingredients are incorporated.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg