Indulgent Fudgy Red Velvet Brownies: Decadent Dessert Recipe
These indulgent red velvet brownies are rich, fudgy, and perfectly swirled with tangy cream cheese. A decadent dessert that blends chocolate and red velvet flavors for a show-stopping treat.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- hand mixer or spatula
- 9x13 baking pan
- Knife or skewer
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 6 oz cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, red food coloring, buttermilk, and vinegar.
- Gradually stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Don’t overmix.
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Spread brownie batter into prepared pan. Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture on top.
- Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the cream cheese into the batter.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let brownies cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red. Don’t overmix or overbake to retain fudginess. Optional add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts take them to the next level. Let brownies cool fully before slicing for clean edges. Freeze extras for later indulgence.