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Red Velvet Brownies frosted with cream cheese icing and topped with raspberry topping and chocolate chips
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5 from 6 votes

Red Velvet Brownies

Red Velvet Brownies with mini chocolate chips are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting and then are drizzled with a delicious vanilla raspberry sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brownies, Red Velvet
Servings: 24
Calories: 296kcal
Author: Emily Walker

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch pan

Ingredients

  • 1 box red velvet cake mix dry/unprepared
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 package mini chocolate chips

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

For the Raspberry Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup raspberry preserves or jam if you don't like the seeds
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Combine all the brownie ingredients in a medium size bowl until everything is mixed together but do not over mix.
    batter in a mixing bowl
  • Line a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray or parchment paper and evenly spread the brownie mixture into the baking pan.
    batter in a baking dish lined with parchment paper
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes, or when a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
    red velvet brownies baked in a pan

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the powdered sugar (start with 1 cup then keep adding more until it is nice and thick).
    cream cheese frosting
  • Cool brownies completely then spread cream cheese frosting over the top.
    frosted red velvet brownies on a cutting board

For the Raspberry Glaze

  • Combine and warm all ingredients in a small saucepan on low heat.
    a bowl of raspberry jam topping
  • Drizzle with raspberry sauce and sprinkle with extra mini chocolate chips.
    Red Velvet Brownies frosted with cream cheese icing and topped with raspberry topping and chocolate chips

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Notes

Best storage for your red velvet cake mix brownies:
  • If storing in the refrigerator, place in an airtight container, separating each layer with parchment paper. They the brownies will keep for up to a week in the fridge. 
  • If storing in the freezer, place brownies on a baking dish and wrap with plastic wrap, or wrap individually and place in a freezer bag. Your brownies will last up to 3 months in the freezer. When ready to eat, unwrap and thaw to room temperature. 

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg