Red Velvet Brownies Fudgy Cream (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Red Velvet Brownies

01 - 85g Unsalted Butter (¾ stick)
02 - 200g Granulated Sugar (1 cup)
03 - 55g Light Brown Sugar (¼ cup)
04 - 3 large Eggs
05 - 1 large Egg Yolk
06 - 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
07 - 72g Vegetable Oil (⅓ cup)
08 - 25g Cocoa Powder (¼ cup)
09 - 90g All-purpose Flour (¾ cup)
10 - 1 tablespoon Vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
12 - ¼ teaspoon Salt
13 - ½ teaspoon Red Food Coloring
14 - ¾ cup White Chocolate Chips (optional)

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

15 - 114g Cream Cheese (4 oz)
16 - 85g Unsalted Butter (¾ stick)
17 - 480g Powdered Sugar (4 cups)
18 - 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

# Instructions:

01 - Line a 9-inch square cake pan with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) or 160°C for fan-assisted ovens.
02 - Melt the butter in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely melted.
03 - Place the granulated sugar and light brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the melted butter and whisk together until combined.
04 - Add the eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture. Mix gently, avoiding overmixing to prevent incorporating air.
05 - Whisk the vegetable oil and cocoa powder into the batter until completely combined. Be careful not to introduce air into the mixture.
06 - Take a couple of tablespoons of the batter and mix with the red food coloring in a separate bowl. Incorporate this back into the main batter.
07 - Using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, fold in the flour, cornstarch, and salt until no dry flour remains.
08 - Mix in the vinegar until fully combined.
09 - If desired, fold in the white chocolate chips for added texture.
10 - Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
11 - Allow the brownies to cool completely before frosting and slicing.
12 - Beat the room-temperature butter and cream cheese together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix on high speed until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and beat briefly to combine.
13 - Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled brownies before slicing.

# Notes:

01 - For best results, weigh all ingredients with a scale to ensure accuracy. Small adjustments in measurements can affect the texture of the brownies.
02 - Overmixing can introduce air into the batter, making the brownies more cake-like rather than fudgy.

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