Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Brownie Mix:

2. Unsalted Butter: 100g

3. Sugar: 200g
4. All-Purpose Flour: 150g
5. Red Food Color: 1-2 drops (adjust for desired color intensity)
6. Eggs: 3

7. Cocoa Powder: 50g

8. Cream Cheese Frosting:

9. Cream Cheese: 250g

10. Unsalted Butter: 100g
11. Icing Sugar: 200g
12. Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 30 minutes
• Cooking: 45 minutes
• Total: 1 hour 15 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar until creamy.
3. Add eggs one by one and mix well after each addition.
4. Add flour, cocoa powder, and red food color and mix until well combined.
5. Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. While the brownies are baking, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
7. Add icing sugar and vanilla extract and mix until well combined and smooth.
8. Once the brownies are out of the oven, let them cool completely before frosting.
9. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top of the brownies and cut into squares to serve.

Nutritional Information: (Per Serving)

• Calories: 450
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 55g
• Protein: 6g

Dish Characteristics:

• The combination of red velvet brownies and cream cheese frosting creates a rich and decadent dessert.
• The red velvet brownies are soft, moist, and have a slight cocoa flavor with a hint of red color.
• The cream cheese frosting is smooth, creamy, and adds a sweet contrast to the brownies.

User Comments:

1. "These red velvet brownies are amazing! The combination of the soft brownie and creamy frosting is perfect."
2. "The red color is so pretty and makes the dessert stand out."
3. "The brownies are moist and have a great cocoa flavor."
4. "The cream cheese frosting is really smooth and adds a lot of flavor to the brownies."
5. "This is a great dessert for any occasion!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use good quality ingredients to ensure the best flavor.
• Adjust the amount of red food color according to desired color intensity.
• Make sure to bake the brownies until they are completely cooked through.
• Let the brownies cool completely before frosting them to ensure the frosting stays in place.