Red Velvet Brownies
Red Velvet Brownies that are soft, chewy, and bursting with classic red velvet flavor.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls For combining wet and dry ingredients.
- Whisk To mix ingredients smoothly and evenly.
- Spatula For folding and scraping the batter.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons To ensure accurate measurements of ingredients.
- Electric Mixer (Optional) For a smoother batter or cream cheese topping.
- 8x8 or 9x9 Baking Pan The ideal size for baking brownies.
- Parchment Paper To line the baking pan for easy removal.
- Sifter For evenly mixing and aerating dry ingredients like flour and cocoa powder.
- Cooling rack To cool brownies evenly after baking
- Knife or Bench Scraper For cutting clean, precise brownie squares.
Ingredients
Brownie Base
- 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 tbsp Red food coloring
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tsp Vinegar or buttermilk
- 1 tsp Salt
Optional Toppings
White chocolate drizzle
Cream cheese frosting
Chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- Melt the butter in a microwave or on the stovetop. Let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, whisk together sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and whisk until combined.
- Stir in red food coloring, vanilla extract, and vinegar (or buttermilk).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually fold this mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool and Decorate: Allow the brownies to cool completely before drizzling with white chocolate, spreading cream cheese frosting, or topping with nuts.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of espresso powder to enhance the cocoa taste.
- Use gel red food coloring for a more vibrant color without altering the batter's consistency.
- To create a cream cheese swirl, soften cream cheese, mix it with powdered sugar, and swirl it into the batter before baking.
- Ensure the butter is fully melted and slightly cooled before mixing with the sugar to avoid a gritty texture.
- Let the brownies cool completely before slicing to get clean, sharp edges.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for a week.