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Red Velvet Brownies

June 23, 2022
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Learn how to make these delicious patriotic Red Velvet Brownies! These brownies are the perfect red, white, and blue dessert that all your guests are sure to love!

One of the best parts of Independence Day is the cookouts and BBQs with friends. And my favorite part of any barbecue is the dessert!

I have a major sweet tooth, so a table filled with any treats makes me really, really happy. If it’s a red, white, and blue dessert, even better. This is why I love these delicious Red Velvet Brownies … serve them for your fave patriotic holiday or any summer occasion!

If you are looking for the perfect summer dessert recipe, these red velvet brownies with homemade lemon cream cheese frosting are it.

Yes, they look adorable and delicate, but you won’t believe how simple they are to make! Just a little mixing and slicing … so simple!

Today I’m also joining some of my talented friends for a fun festive 4th of July recipe blog hop! Below are the links to these incredible recipes! Don’t they look delicious!

  1. Patriotic Fruit Pizza Dessert from Tatertots & Jello
  2. Homemade Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars from Pass the Butter
  3. 4th of July Fruit Tart from Happy Happy Nester
  4. American Flag Sheet Cake from Modern Glam
  5. Individual Skillet Strawberry Shortcake from Most Lovely Things
  6. Festive 4th of July Gluten Free Muffins from My 100 Year Old Home
  7. Easy Fourth of July Watermelon Salad from Robyn’s French Nest
  8. Red Velvet Brownies from Paint Me Pink
  9. Marshmallow and Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cones from My Sweet Savannah
  10. 4th of July Donuts from Inspiration for Moms
  11. No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bites from Twelve on Main

Each bite is filled with fresh fruit, creamy lemon frosting, and delicious cake. They’re so delicious and fresh tasting. And of course, they’re the perfect red, white, and blue dessert.

Plus, you can decorate them any way you’d like!

Here’s what you need:

INGREDIENTS  

  • 1 box of red velvet cake mix Duncan Hines
  • 1 egg
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 (8) oz block full-fat cream cheese VERY soft but not melted
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter VERY soft but not melted
  • 1/4 tsp pure lemon extract
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar sifted

Toppings

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup strawberries

NSTRUCTIONS 

  • Line a baking pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350°F. 
  • Mix cake mix, egg, and melted butter, and oil until the batter is smooth. The batter will be quite thick. If the batter is too dry, try adding a tad more oil or water, 1 tbsp at a time. 
  • Pour batter into pan. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, until toothpick inserted, comes out clean.
  • After brownies are completely cooled off, cut circles using a round cookie-cutter. 

For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter, and lemon extract on medium-high speed until completely smooth; about 2 minutes. 
  • Add the sifted confectioners’ sugar. Once all of the sugar has been added beat on high speed for 1-2 minutes. If the frosting appears too thin, add a little more confectioners’ sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. Frosting should be light and creamy.

Once the red velvet brownies have completely cooled, spread the frosting in between two brownies and over the top. Decorate with blueberries, and strawberries if desired.

I used the smallest star cookie cutter I had to make the darling star shape strawberry.

It doesn’t matter if you are hosting a backyard barbecue, going to a potluck, or staying home, you’ll be ready with these 4th of July inspirational recipes.

xoxo, Norma

4th of July Red Velvet Brownies

The Perfectly Patriotic Dessert for Independence Day! You can't go wrong with these Red Velvet Brownies.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box of red velvet cake mix Duncan Hines
  • 1 egg
  • 1 stick unsalted butter melted
  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil

For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 1 (8) oz block full-fat cream cheese VERY soft but not melted
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter VERY soft but not melted
  • 1/4 tsp pure lemon extract
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar sifted

Toppings

  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 cup strawberries

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking pan with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350°F. 
  • Mix cake mix, egg, and melted butter, and oil until batter is smooth. The batter will be quite thick. If the batter is too dry, try adding a tad more oil or water, 1 tbsp at a time. 
  • Pour batter into pan. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • After brownies are completely cooled off, cut circles using a round cookie-cutter. 

For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese, butter, and lemon extract on medium-high speed until completely smooth; about 2 minutes.
  • Add the sifted confectioners sugar. Once all of the sugar has been added beat on high-speed for 1-2 minutes. If the frosting appears too thin, add a little more confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup at a time. Frosting should be light and creamy.
  • Once the red velvet brownies have completely cooled, spread the frosting in between two brownies and over the top. Decorate with blueberries, and strawberries if desired.

Notes

For classic brownies, we like to use a metal baking pans instead of a glass or ceramic one. Metal will cook evenly, prevent over-browning, and yield straight edges. Since you’re going to butter your baking dish, nonstick isn’t necessary, either.
You can use a (9 x 9 inches) for thicker brownies or a rectangular (9 x 13 inches) for thinner brownies.
Keyword Brownie recipe, Brownies, Red Velvet Recipe, Dessert, Dessert Recipe
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  • ashley
    June 23, 2022

    Red velvet brownies? YUM! And these are (of course) so gorgeous and make such a great impression. Thanks for joining us! Pinned and saved for later.

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      ashley
      June 23, 2022

      Aww, you are so sweet Ashley! It’s always a pleasure joining you talented gals!!

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  • Melaine Thompson
    June 23, 2022

    Those are seriously the cutest and they look delicious! Pinned!

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      Melaine Thompson
      June 23, 2022

      Aww, you’re so sweet! Thank you Melaine!

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  • Annie Diamond
    June 23, 2022

    5 stars
    Red velvet brownies with little star strawberries! How adorable! So fun and festive for the 4th!

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      Annie Diamond
      June 23, 2022

      Thank you Annie! I just love how the strawberry stars turned out, makes me want to start using cookie cutters on fruit!

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  • Janine Waite
    June 23, 2022

    You’ve got to be kidding me! These brownies are to die for!

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      Janine Waite
      June 23, 2022

      Thank you so much Janine! They were so yummy!

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  • Robyn Huff
    June 23, 2022

    This looks so delicious! Definitely want to try it!

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      Robyn Huff
      June 23, 2022

      Thank you so much Robyn!

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  • jennifer hadfield
    June 24, 2022

    5 stars
    Norma – these are so cute! I bet they taste so good! I can’t wait to make them. Pinned 🙂

    xoxo

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      jennifer hadfield
      August 4, 2022

      Thank you so much Jen!

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  • Laura
    June 26, 2022

    5 stars
    Norma – these are so adorable! I can’t wait to make them! Pinned!

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