Description
These Easy Red Velvet Brownie Hearts are a delightful treat that combines the rich, chocolatey flavor of red velvet with a creamy, velvety texture. Each bite melts in your mouth, leaving a lingering sweetness that is perfectly balanced with a hint of cocoa and a touch of cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- Brownie Base:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a heart-shaped baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the red food coloring until the batter is evenly colored.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before removing.
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled brownies and cut into heart shapes.
Notes
- These brownies can be made a day in advance; store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Leftover brownies can be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap them tightly in plastic wrap before freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart-shaped brownie with frosting
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
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