These brownies are definitely not like the typical chocolate brownies which are full of chocolaty flavor. For Red Velvet we do have the cocoa powder in there but in less proportion compared to a usual brownie since we want the Red to show. Too much cocoa powder mixed with red doesn’t give a very nice color. These brownies have just the right amount of chocolate flavor smoothly paired with vanilla. I’ve adapted this recipe from here. If you like Red Velvet Cake be sure to try out these brownies.
How to make Red Velvet Brownies:
It is easy to make red velvet brownies and it mainly requires pantry staples. You can eat these brownies as is (they are just so delicious on their own) or frost them with cream cheese frosting to make them more decadent or an easy option is to decorate them with white chocolate drizzle like shown in this recipe.
To Make Red velvet Brownies:
Preheat the oven to 350F. Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking pan/dish and line with parchment paper keeping some extra on the two opposite sides (This helps lift the brownie up from the pan once it cools) and set aside. Wet mixture: In a microwave safe bowl, melt the butter (approximately 1 min in microwave) and add the sugar to it. Whisk till combined then add the vanilla, egg and again mix till the egg is well incorporated. Now add vinegar and food coloring and mix again. Dry Mixture: In a mixing bowl, add the all purpose flour, cocoa powder and salt. Mix well.
Fold in the dry mixture into the wet mixture (butter and sugar) until combined. Stir in the walnuts (if using any) and pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. This batter will be thick so using a spatula spread it to be as even as possible. Bake for 20-25 mins or until toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean. Remove to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before cutting.
To decorate the Red velvet brownies
You can decorate these red velvet brownies either with cream cheese frosting or an easy alternative of white chocolate drizzle and sprinkles.
White Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the white chocolate in microwave at 30 second intervals and stirring till chocolate has melted (mine required 1 min). Now transfer the melted chocolate to a ziplock bag or piping bag and cut to make a small tip. Drizzle the chocolate all over the brownies and finally add some sprinkles of choice. Let the chocolate set for a few minutes and your brownies are ready! Cream Cheese Frosting: In a bowl combine the cheese & butter till soft & fluffy. Then add the sugar, half cup at a time & keep stirring till all is well combined. Finally add the vanilla extract & mix. That’s it our cream cheese frosting is ready. Spread it over the cooled brownies to frost them and brownies are ready! That’s it, out decadent, dense and chewy Red Velvet Brownies are ready! Serve them with lot of love…Enjoy!
More Valentines day recipes to try:
Pink Mac and Cheese Heart Shaped Cutlets Red Velvet Cupcakes Chocolate Covered Strawberries Hope you enjoy these Red Velvet Brownies as much as we do!! If you give this recipe a try, we did love to hear from you ❤️ Please let us know your rating ⭐️and feedback in the comments below. Thank you!
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Happy Baking! Shweta
