Indulge in a batch of these homemade Red Velvet Brownies. A moist brownie topped with a creamy frosting to create a delicious and colorful treat!
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and nothing says I love you like a homemade batch of brightly colored Red Velvet Brownies! Of course you don’t have to only make them on Valentine’s day, these brownies are delicious year round! I love this moist chewy brownie topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting.
For more delicious Valentine’s Day Treats you have to check out my Oreo Brownies, Milk Chocolate Fondue, and Strawberry Pound Cake.
Table of Contents
Recipe Ingredients
Red Food Coloring – To give these brownies that bright red coloring.
Cocoa Powder – For that classic red velvet flavor and taste.
Decorative Sprinkles – An optional ingredients but adds a festive flair and additional texture to the top of your brownies!
For a full list of ingredients and amounts see the recipe card below.
How to Make Red Velvet Brownies
Step #1: Line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 335 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step #2: In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer add the white sugar, brown sugar, and 6 tablespoons of melted butter and mix until combined.
Step #3: Next, add the eggs, egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
Step #4: Then, add in the vegetable oil and cocoa powder into the mixture and fold in gently.
Step #5: Add the red food gel and whisk until combined.
Step #6: Next, add the flour, cornstarch, and ¼ teaspoon salt and mix until there are no more clumps.
Step #7: Then, add the vinegar and mix well.
Step #8: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and bake in your oven for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Step #9: Remove from your oven and allow it to completely cool before frosting. While the brownies are cooling, make the frosting.
Step #10: In a medium mixing bowl beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
Step #11: Next, add in the powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
Step #12: Then, add the vanilla and beat until combined.
Step #13: Finally, frost the top of the brownies, add sprinkles then slice with a sharp knife, serve, and enjoy!
FAQs
If you are wanting other ideas for toppings for these fudgy brownies I would recommend using white chocolate chips, different types of sprinkles to decorate for other holidays such as Christmas or even a birthday. Or even using some moist crumbs from a slice of brownie and sprinkling them on top.
No. You can use gel or liquid food coloring. You can also omit the food coloring altogether if you prefer, however note if you do this your brownies will not be red.
Storage Information
You can store any leftovers of your red velvet brownies in an airtight container on your counter at room temperature for 3-4 days. You can store them in your fridge in an airtight container and they will last 5-7 days.
If you want to freeze these brownies, I would recommend wrapping them individually and placing them in a freezer safe bag and they will last in your freezer for up to 2 months.
To reheat you can, thaw the brownies to fridge temperature and you can microwave your brownies for a few seconds until warm.
More Recipes To Love
Red Velvet Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
For the Brownies
- 6 Tbsp butter - melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 1 Tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red gel food coloring - or red food coloring
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 2 oz cream cheese - softened
- 3 Tbsp butter - softened
- 2 cups confectioner's sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- heart sprinkles - optional topping
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 335 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large mixing bowl add the white sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter and mix until combined.
- Next, add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla and mix until just combined.
- Then, add in the vegetable oil and cocoa powder and mix gently.
- Add the red food gel and mix until combined.
- Next, add the flour, cornstarch, and salt and mix until there are no more clumps.
- Then, add the vinegar and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake in your oven for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from your oven and allow it to completely cool before frosting. While the brownies are cooling, make the frosting.
- In a medium mixing bowl beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Next, add in the powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Then, add the vanilla and beat until combined.
- Finally, frost the top of the brownies, add sprinkles then serve and enjoy!
VIDEO
NOTES
Nutrition
Super fudgy with that tangy cream cheese frosting—I’m obsessed! 😍
I just made these brownies and they were so good. Definitely going to make them again for valentines day.
Made these for my husband who is obsessed with red velvet and it’s definitely a winner!
I love red velvet anything and these are delicious and easy to make. Great idea for Valentine’s Day. Thanks!