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Easy Red Velvet Brownies from Cake Mix

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Prep 15 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
These Red Velvet Brownies from Cake Mix are dense and ultra fudgy, topped with a luscious layer of cream cheese frosting. Proof that simple can still be impressive.
Servings 16 brownies
Course Dessert
Cuisine American

Ingredients

For the Brownies:
  • 1 13.25-ounce box Red Velvet Cake Mix (Betty Crocker)
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 4 ounces 1/2 block cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup 1/2 stick butter, softened
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together red velvet cake mix, eggs, and oil until fully combined. The batter will be thick.
  3. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the brownies cool completely before frosting.
  4. Meanwhile, make the cream cheese frosting. Beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the softened butter and beat until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
  5. Spread the frosting over the cooled brownies. Slice, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Don’t overbake. Pull the brownies out when the edges are set but the center still looks slightly jiggly. They’ll finish setting as they cool, and that’s how you get that ultra-fudgy middle.
  • Let them cool completely. I know it’s hard to wait, but cutting warm brownies will give you messy slices. Let them cool fully for clean, bakery-style squares.
  • Use room temperature cream cheese and butter for the smoothest frosting. If they’re too cold, the frosting will turn out lumpy.
  • To Store: Cover unfrosted brownies and store them at room temperature for up to 4 days. Store frosted brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
    To Freeze: Place the brownies in a freezer-safe, airtight container and freeze them for up to 1 month. Thaw frosted brownies overnight in the refrigerator. Let unfrosted brownies sit at room temperature for about 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving1 brownieCalories253 kcalCarbohydrates31.1 gProtein2.5 gFat13.6 gSaturated Fat4.6 gPolyunsaturated Fat3.1 gMonounsaturated Fat5.8 gTrans Fat0.2 gCholesterol39 mgSodium253 mgPotassium57 mgFiber0.4 gSugar21.1 gVitamin A410 IUCalcium55 mgIron1 mg

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