Description
Red velvet brownies combine rich chocolate and classic Southern charm in a delightful dessert. Luxurious cream cheese frosting crowns these fudgy, crimson-hued squares that you’ll savor with pure indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 & ¼ cup (250 g) granulated sugar
- 1 & ¼ cup (155 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 oz (56 g) semi-sweet chocolate bar, chopped
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- ½ tbsp red gel food coloring
- ½ cup (85 g) white chocolate chips (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Workspace Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, creating slight overhang for effortless removal.
- Chocolate Foundation: Melt unsalted butter and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring at 30-second intervals until smooth and glossy, preventing any scorching.
- Flavor Infusion: Whisk granulated sugar into the chocolate mixture, then integrate eggs individually, followed by vanilla extract, white vinegar, and red food coloring to achieve the characteristic red velvet essence.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, and sea salt together, eliminating potential lumps and ensuring uniform ingredient distribution.
- Batter Composition: Delicately fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing until just combined to preserve a luxurious, tender brownie texture. Optionally incorporate white chocolate chips for enhanced richness.
- Pan Transformation: Spread the velvety batter evenly in the prepared pan, creating a smooth, consistent surface using a spatula.
- Baking Precision: Bake for 30-35 minutes, verifying doneness with a toothpick test – slight moist crumbs indicate a perfectly fudgy interior.
- Cooling and Presentation: Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan, facilitating set and clean cutting. Remove using parchment paper edges and slice into elegant squares.
- Finishing Flourish: Optionally embellish with a decorative white chocolate drizzle before serving.
Notes
- Prevent Overmixing: Stir batter gently to maintain a soft, tender brownie texture without developing tough gluten strands.
- Temperature Control: Allow melted chocolate and butter to cool slightly before adding eggs to prevent unwanted scrambling.
- Color Intensity: Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant, deeper red hue that doesn’t thin out the batter.
- Cooling Technique: Let brownies rest completely in the pan to set structure and achieve clean, precise cutting lines.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg