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Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies with Tangy Cream Cheese Frosting

Close-up of a fudgy red velvet brownie square featuring a rich cream cheese swirl topping.
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Make rich, fudgy red velvet brownies topped with a simple cream cheese swirl for a decadent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring (gel preferred)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and granulated sugar together until combined.
  3. Whisk in the 4 large eggs one at a time until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring until the batter is uniformly red.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until just combined. Do not overmix.
  7. Prepare the cream cheese swirl: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
  8. Pour half of the red velvet batter into the prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Pour the remaining red velvet batter over the top.
  9. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese mixture into the brownie batter.
  10. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs attached, not wet batter.
  11. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang.
  12. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • For the fudgiest texture, avoid overbaking. The center should still look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven.
  • Use gel food coloring for a deeper, more intense red color without adding too much liquid.
  • If you prefer a thicker frosting layer, you can double the cream cheese swirl ingredients and spread half before adding the second layer of brownie batter.

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