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Stack of thick, homemade red velvet brownies with creamy marbled swirl, moist texture, and rustic edges on a light surface.

Red Velvet Brownies

5 from 1 vote
These rich and fudgy red velvet brownies with a tangy cream cheese swirl are a show-stopping dessert that’s easy enough for a weeknight but fancy enough for celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Brownie Base:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup butter - Melted
  • 2 eggs - Large
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
Cream Cheese Swirl:
  • 8 oz cream cheese - Softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg - Large
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Extras:
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips - Optional
  • ½ cup chopped pecans - Optional
  • extra cream cheese frosting - For topping

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan (Lined with parchment or greased)
  • 1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand mixer)
  • 2 Mixing bowls (Large and medium sizes)
  • 1 Rubber spatula (For folding and spreading)
  • 1 Measuring cups/spoons (Standard set)
  • 1 Sharp knife (For clean cutting after chilling)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven, line pan, and whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  2. Mix melted butter and sugar, add eggs, oil, vanilla, red coloring, vinegar, then dry mix.
  3. Cheese Layer Beat cream cheese, mix in powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Spoon cream cheese mix over batter and swirl with a knife without overmixing.
  5. Bake for 28–32 mins, cool completely, then chill 2 hrs before cutting clean squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 90gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.8mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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