Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Swirl
These decadent bars transform the flavors of red velvet cake into a brownie!
Ingredients
- ½ cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 1¼ cup sugar, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 3 eggs, divided
- ¾ cup flour
- ½ cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray, or line with parchment paper.
- Place the melted butter, 1 cup of sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, vinegar, and 2 eggs in a large bowl. Whisk until combined. Stir in the flour and walnuts just until combined.
- Reserve ⅓ cup of the brownie batter for the top. Pour the remaining batter into the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, stir together the softened cream cheese, remaining ¼ cup sugar, and remaining egg. Carefully spread the mixture over the brownie batter in the pan.
- Dollop the reserve ⅓ cup of batter over the top in small spoonfuls. Drag a skewer or knife through the batter to create a swirl pattern.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely, slice, and serve.
Notes
To get the cleanest cuts, let the brownies cool completely and refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing.
Store brownies in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
If you're using gel food coloring, start with 2–3 drops and add more as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 247mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 734IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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