Katie loves anything red velvet. The hubby does not. I think he expected more chocolate flavor when he first tasted one of my red velvet cupcakes. He’ll still eat them, but would much rather have a devil’s food version with chocolate buttercream. The minimal amount of cocoa powder is the reason Katie is such a fan…and why Bill is not. So to balance out all the lava cakes and boca negra of late, I whipped up a batch of red velvet brownies. The Queen of the House, as she is known around here, loves special treats just for her.
I blogged about this marvelous recipe a couple years ago. In fact, it was one of my first Foodgawker acceptances. But I have a whole new crowd of followers who may have missed this post. My sweet friend, Patti, shared this recipe with me, but it originally came from How Sweet It Is. Check out Jessica’s post to see how amazing these look with a fluffier icing…then you can decide how to top yours. Add a little more milk to make it softer and of piping consistency. Less milk will make the denser frosting I’ve used. I know you’re going to want to bake these beauties!
Tip of the day: To cut clean slices, chill your brownies, then use a hot knife to cut. I dip my knife into a glass of extremely hot water, dry it off, then cut. Bring back to room temperature to serve.
Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2cup) butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/4 cups flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- Frosting:
- 1 stick ( 1/2 cup) butter, at room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 4 ounces white chocolate, melted
- 1/2 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º. Line 8 x 8 pan with nonstick foil or regular foil. Grease regular foil with cooking spray if using.
- In a small bowl, mix cocoa powder, food coloring and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla to form a paste. Set aside.
- With a mixer, cream butter and sugar till light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, then add second teaspoon of vanilla. Then beat in cocoa paste. Add flour and salt, and mix just until combined.
- Spread in pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool before frosting.
- Cream butter with mixer till fluffy. Add vanilla. Slowly mix in powdered sugar, then white chocolate. Add enough milk to reach desired consistency. Ice cooled brownies.
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These look like red velvet perfection! I love the white chocolate icing.
Lizzy these are perfectly beautiful. I really want to come eat treats at your house some day. And I don’t believe it but I have totally missed the Red Velvet craze–is there time for me to hop on the Red Velvet bandwagon??
I totally missed the macrame craze in the 70′s, I waited a couple of months and it was gone! I do think Red Velvet will be around a bit longer. I think this will be the recipe I make!!
Lizzy , these delightful brownies are just perfectly delicious
Lizzy, I totally love these brownies. But sadly am on a diet, ate too many goodies during Chinese New Year and it’s payback time. Sobs!
These look so amazing. I love the contrasting colours. How wonderful must that icing be – love white chocolate icing. And I didn’t know you are one of five girls! I’m one of five girls! We have so much in common xx
Oh, I’m so in love with the pics of these brownies
Wow Lizzy… So perfectly baked! So neatly cut… Beauty!
Gorgeous, I’m glad you re-did this because I’m one who missed the original. What a great idea to make brownies!
I’ve been loving red velvet cake for many years, in it’s humble 13×9 inch pan roots. You have elevated it to a whole new status. Not a surprise for those of us who know and love you.
Oh, Mary, you are such a dear friend! Thanks for all your support. xo
Wow – these look amazing!! I’m so glad I am a new follower and get to see all these wonderful recipes you post……you are amazing Lizzy!
Gorgeous! All the white chocolate icing makes me reallyyyy happy
You always see red velvet cake or cupcakes – such a great idea for brownies, these woulda been perfect to bring to the office for valentine’s day!
these are so gorgeous! that white chocolate icing looks especially divine!
Dear Lizzy, It is so nice to visit with you. I don’t have my kitchen back yet but I am enjoying visiting. I miss my circle of friends and am very grateful for your visits and encouraging comments. Thank you. It means so much when your heart is hurting to know you are all there
These red velvet brownies look wonderful. I am sure they were.
Blessings my dear and xoxo, Catherine
I’m sitting down on the Queen’s side of the fence. These look absolutely perfect. I even like the thought of the more dense frosting as well. They’re perfect.
Those petite pieces look very sexy, Liz. Must have tasted delicious too.
OMG these look incredible. Red velvet brownies? You are so creative.
I’m in Tokyo and need to get to bed to attend 2 cooking classes tomorrow. But I sneaked a peek at your post and of course was hooked – happily =)
Red Velvet is so popular in cake form but I’ve not seen the beauties as brownies. I would definitely like to try your delightful concoction upon a return to the US.
P.s. How nice that your daughter gets treated like a royal.
I think the queen of the house deserves these, because they look soooo incredible! And soooo perfectly cut! You put us all, rustic bakers,l to shame Liz. lol
I’m sorry Liz, but I gotta agree with Hubby, I just don’t get this red velvet craze. Although, your brownies are absolutely gorgeous! You must really be a perfectionist, those squares are perfect! You have a very lucky family.
Oh so delicious!!
These look so pretty. I’ve never thought to make a red velvet brownie. The color makes it look enticing. (Is there a step missing in #5?)
Holy cow, check out that frosting! It’s as much frosting as brownie…just the way I like it
These look seriously amazing and I’m so glad you’ve shared them again because I think I missed them the first time around. My husband would love these.
Oh my gosh these are amazing Liz. High 5!!!!!!
I always like it when bloggers bring back old recipes – they tend to be particularly good ones. As this is. I’m an equal opportunity eater – I’ll happily eat these, a devil’s food version! They’re all good.
Thanks for this.
These look picture perfect.
I love the tip of the hot knife… gotta try that one. 
WOW! …. just wow! Those look so perfect. Have a great weekend, Lizzy!
OMY! dear Lizzy always your recipes are elegant and beautiful!! just amazing!! xoxox
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Would you believe that I’ve never made homemade red velvet anything? (I made box red velvet cake once years ago) I think I’m just scared that if I do, there’s no turning back and I’ll have no restraint… it was bad enough when Carla at Chocolate Moosey sent me red velvet cookie bars for Valentine’s Day and I ate all 6 in two days. Add cheesecake and I will no doubt be a goner!
Gahh! I meant white chocolate icing. I was staring at it thinking about cheesecake… though making these brownies and topping them with white chocolate cheesecake is also not a bad idea. GAHH! Now I *really* need to make them!
I think red velvet cakes is really about the frosting, and these brownies have a very generous amount! I’d love to have one now…that is, if Katie will share!
Speaking of Queen of the House, I made up a little song for my 18 mo. old granddaughter:
“Oh, you have to be entertained when you eat…
You have to be held when you sleep…
Oh, what’s a mother to do…
But love a girl like you!”
Of course, I think I’m Billy Crystal!
Have a good night!
These brownies look utterly gorgeous my friend
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Have no idea how do you make them so perfect and cut them so evenly!
Ohh this is looking very elegant like all your desserts actually. Love it. I will save this recipe for later:)
I think I must have missed this first time round, would have remembered it I’m sure as it looks SO good!
I like red velvet, but I don’t understand the craze. However, I love white chocolate and these do look spectacular.
Nazneen
These look so creamy and tasty! Red Velvet is the best!
These look just too delicious for words! I am absolutely going to have to try making a batch.
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Looks perfecly delicious,what a great combination with white chocolate,YUM
It looks like you spent hours cutting these to perfection. It will only take one minute for those to be inhaled in a house full of teenagers. Take Care, BAM
The last time I made something red velvet, I through chocolate chips in the batter so my husband and son would eat it. They loved it with the chocolate chips. Those look absolutely delicious.
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Oh yes I remember your daughter loves red velvet. She’s a lucky girl who got to eat this already! I checked the fluffier one, but I love the look of your brownies better. White chocolate icing on top sounds really good!
I love red velvet ANYTHING! So these are a must try at my house. Found you on the blog hop. Thank you so much for the recipe! Check me out @ http://www.feelingtheemptynest.blogspot.com when you have the time. Thanks
Oh my word!! You are killing me right now during Lent!! Love red velvet recipes!
I think my husband would feel the same way, if there isn’t much chocolate it’s not as exiting for him to eat. Your brownies are so neatly cut and presented, and I love white chocolate icing!
Lovely looking velvet brownies and I definitely belong to the new crowd and thanks for posting it for us!
These are simply gorgeous!
Hi Lizzy. These look amazing! I’m a red velvet fan too! But would never have thought of making these red velvet brownies! Yummers! Should try this some time soon
These brownies are delightful. Red Velvet is seriously like a dessert first love to me and I love that white chocolate icing too. Wish I get to sink my teeth in them right now. ♥ Jo
The red velvet brownies look divine. You always take the most beautiful pictures, I love them.
Just beautiful, Liz!
Francie
Loved the idea of white chocolate icing and the way you played with all the different presentations.
No idea if I saw these the first time but I could look (and eat) them all day, every day.
Gorgeous Lizzy! These are my Ladies Night favorite this week. Thanks for sharing. Hope to see you back this week.
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