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Red Velvet Swirl Brownies

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Moogie
Updated Jul 15, 2015
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A brownie layer is topped with a swirled cheesecake layer in this pretty and tasty twist on two classics: cheesecake and red velvet cake!

Red Velvet Swirl Brownies

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 12
  • Ingredients 13
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Ingredients

Ingredients for Red Velvet Layer:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Layer:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter an 8 by 8-inch baking pan, and set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    Brownie layer: Add melted butter to a large bowl and add the sugar, vanilla, cocoa powder, salt, food coloring, and vinegar, in that order, mixing between additions. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and stir it into the cocoa mix. Fold in the flour until lightly combined. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, saving 1/4 cup of the batter for the top.
  • Step 
    3
    Cream cheese layer: Blend together the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Gently spread the cream cheese layer on top of the brownie batter in the pan. Dollop the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer. Using a skewer or the tip of a knife, drag the tip through the cream cheese mixture to create a swirl pattern. Bake the brownies for 30 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack and allow them to cool completely before cutting

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