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a wide horizontal arrangement of red velvet brownies topped with a thick layer of swirled white cream cheese frosting, one piece cut to show the red base, on a wooden board, soft natural light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Cream Cheese Frosted Red Velvet Brownies

Red velvet brownies topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup melted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar

Method
 

  1. Bake the red velvet brownie batter at 350°F for 26 to 28 minutes, then cool completely.
  2. Beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat into a thick frosting.
  4. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
  5. Chill briefly to firm up the frosting.
  6. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

Make sure the brownies are fully cool or the frosting will slide right off.