Description
These moist, fudgy Red Velvet Brownies are as gorgeous as they are delicious! With a rich cocoa base and a tangy-sweet cream cheese drizzle, they’re the perfect treat for holidays, parties, or whenever your sweet tooth calls.
Ingredients
For the Brownies:
• 1 box red velvet cake mix (15.25 oz)
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Drizzle:
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1–2 tbsp milk (adjust for drizzling consistency)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:
• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Make the Brownie Batter:
• In a large bowl, mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
• The batter will be thick—use a spatula or sturdy spoon to spread it evenly in the prepared pan.
3️⃣ Bake the Brownies:
• Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
• Cool completely in the pan before adding the drizzle.
4️⃣ Prepare the Drizzle:
• In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tbsp milk. Whisk or beat until smooth and drizzle-ready.
• Add more milk ½ tbsp at a time if needed for desired consistency.
5️⃣ Drizzle & Serve:
• Once brownies are fully cooled, drizzle the cream cheese topping over the surface using a spoon or piping bag.
• Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
Use Room Temperature Ingredients: Let your eggs and cream cheese come to room temperature before using. This ensures a smoother batter and a lump-free drizzle.
Thick Batter is Normal: The batter will be thick — almost dough-like. That’s exactly what gives these brownies their signature dense and fudgy texture.
Drizzle Tips: For a cleaner drizzle, use a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Add milk to thin the cream cheese mixture if it’s too thick.
Optional Add-Ins: You can fold in ½ cup white chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or mini marshmallows for a twist on the classic.
Chill for Cleaner Cuts: For sharp brownie squares, chill the pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing.
Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze in layers with parchment between them.
Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free red velvet cake mix if needed. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
Flavor Boost: Add ½ teaspoon of espresso powder to the brownie batter to subtly enhance the cocoa flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: ~280 kcal
- Sugar: ~24g
- Sodium: ~180mg
- Fat: ~14g
- Saturated Fat: ~4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~34g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~40mg
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