Red Velvet Brownies
These Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting combine the rich, fudgy texture of brownies with the classic red velvet flavor, all topped off with a smooth, tangy cream cheese frosting. It’s the best of both worlds in one delicious bite!
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Whisk or electric mixer
Ingredients
For the Red Velvet Brownie Cake:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and water. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownie cake cool completely in the pan.
For the frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and continue beating until fluffy and spreadable.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled red velvet brownie cake.
- Cut into squares and sprinkle some of the crumbs on top!
Nutrition
Calories: 551kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 6gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 494mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 1gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 873IUCalcium: 108mgIron: 2mg
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