Uncover the secrets to baking the most irresistible chewy red velvet brownies. With a deep red color, rich cocoa flavor and moist, fudgy goodness, these homemade brownies are a must try.
Homemade red velvet brownies are a delightful and indulgent dessert that combines the rich, cocoa-flavored essence of red velvet cake with the dense, fudgy texture of brownies.
These fudgy red velvet brownies offer the best of both worlds, with their vibrant beautiful red color and texture and chocolate flavor that brownie lovers adore.
What’s the classic red velvet flavor without a cream cheese swirl to complement the chocolatey richness of the brownies.
Decadent red velvet brownies are a popular choice for various special occasions, including holidays, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, and potluck gatherings.
Their vibrant color and delightful flavor make them a crowd-pleaser and one of our favorite desserts to quench a sweet tooth.
How to Make Red Velvet Brownies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar & 4 tablespoons (divided)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
Preheat oven 350*
Prepare a 9×13 baking pan by spraying with cooking spray and then lining with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, brown sugar, and baking soda
Add butter, cocoa, and water to a small saucepan and bring the melted chocolate to a boil. Remove from heat and add the wet ingredients to the flour. Whisk to combine.
Whisk 2 eggs and add to the batter. Then, whisk in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and food coloring.
Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
To make the cream cheese frosting, in a small bowl, whisk cream cheese with heavy whipping cream. Pour mixture into the center of the brownie pan. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese throughout the red velvet brownie batter.
Place into the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Brownies are complete once a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For clean, neat cuts, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water or wiped with a damp cloth between the individual pieces. This prevents the brownies from sticking to the knife.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cup granulated sugar & 4 tablespoons (divided)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup water
- 3 eggs
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 2 ounces heavy whipping cream
Red Velvet Brownies FAQs
To store red velvet brownies, first allow them to cool completely in the baking pan. Then, either wrap individual brownie portions tightly in plastic wrap or parchment paper and place them in an airtight container, or use parchment paper between layers in an airtight container to prevent sticking. For short-term storage, you can keep them at room temperature for a day or two.
For short-term storage, you can keep them at room temperature for a day or two, but for longer periods, refrigerate or freeze them. Frozen brownies can stay fresh for up to 2-3 months and should be thawed gradually at room temperature or in the refrigerator before consumption. Thaw frozen brownies gradually at room temperature for a few hours or in the refrigerator overnight. This ensures that they retain their texture and flavor during the thawing process.
Red Velvet Brownies Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare a 9x13 baking pan by spraying with cooking spray and then lining with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients - flour, sugar, brown sugar, and baking soda
Add butter, cocoa, and water to a small saucepan and bring the melted chocolate to a boil. Remove from heat and add the wet ingredients to the flour. Whisk to combine.
Whisk 2 eggs and add to the batter. Then, whisk in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and food coloring.
Stir in chocolate chips. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
To make the cream cheese frosting, in a small bowl, whisk cream cheese with heavy whipping cream. Pour mixture into the center of the brownie pan. Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese throughout the red velvet brownie batter. Place into the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Brownies are complete once a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
For clean, neat cuts, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water or wiped with a damp cloth between the individual pieces. This prevents the brownies from sticking to the knife.