Red Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon of butter. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of sugar and the melted butter until well combined. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Add vanilla extract, cocoa powder, salt, red food coloring, and cider vinegar to the sugar mixture. Blend well after each addition to ensure even distribution. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Gently stir in the all-purpose flour until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Reserve 1/3 cup of this brownie batter for creating swirls on top of the cream cheese layer. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sugar (for frosting), egg, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Pour the remaining brownie batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Gently spread the cream cheese mixture over the brownie batter. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Dollop the reserved 1/3 cup of brownie batter in 2 rows over the cream cheese layer. Use a knife or skewer to pull through the batter rows, swirling them into the cream cheese layer to create a marbled effect. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. (35 minutes)

Recipe View Let the brownies cool completely in the baking dish before slicing into squares. This is crucial for achieving clean cuts and preventing the brownies from falling apart. (60 minutes)