Red Velvet Brownies From Cake Mix

I’ll admit it. I had never heard of red velvet brownies, but once I got the idea of combining two of my favorite desserts, I was determined. I made this recipe multiple times until it was just right, as we are very picky about our brownies around here. For my family, the ideal brownie needs to be rich and delicious, not too cakey, and not too gooey. I’m happy to report that these red velvet brownies meet all of the above qualifications, plus they are beautiful to look at! It’s the perfect dessert to make for the people you love on Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any other time you need a pick me up!

What Makes The Red Velvet Brownies So Good?

These red velvet brownies have a lot going for them. They have that rich red velvet flavor in fudgy brownies that’s enhanced by bits of mini chocolate chips that are mixed in. Plus, they are topped with a creamy, rich cream cheese frosting. Not only is the taste out of this world, they are super easy to make. On top of it all, there’s a delicious vanilla raspberry sauce drizzled over the top, along with even more tiny chocolate chips sprinkled on top. In my opinion, the raspberry sauce is what really sets this recipe over the top, it is seriously amazing!

Sour Cream Cake

There’s one other ingredient in these red velvet brownies that you may not be expecting: sour cream. It may seem like a weird addition, but it gives this red velvet brownies recipe the perfect texture and taste. This recipe only calls for 1/4th cup of sour cream to be added to the cake mix, but it truly makes a difference for a perfectly chewy brownie. Try it and see!

Ingredients

Red Velvet Brownie Batter:

Box red velvet cake mix – dry, unprepared (this gives the brownies the red color as opposed to using red food coloring) Melted Butter (you can sub vegetable oil but unsalted butter tastes better) Large Egg Water Sour cream Mini chocolate chips – or white chocolate chips

Cream Cheese Frosting:

Cream cheese – softened Butter – softened Powdered sugar Vanilla extract

Raspberry Glaze:

Raspberry preserves – or jam, if you don’t like seeds Water Vanilla extract

More Topping Ideas

You can change this brownie recipe up when it comes to toppings. These red velvet brownies work well with many flavors. If you want to skip the frosting, you can serve them plain, dusted with powdered sugar, a chocolate drizzle, or even topped with ice cream. Read More: 33+ Easy Dessert Ideas (with Pictures + Simple Recipes)

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