Red Velvet Brownies w/ White Chocolate Buttercream

By srumbel

These red velvet brownies are one of my favorite red velvet creations and I must admit, they're a lot easier to bake than a cake! Plus the white chocolate buttercream frosting is unbelievably delicious (just try not to lick the whole bowl!) ;)
from sixsistersstuff.com

Ingredients

• Brownies:
• 1 15.25-oz red velvet cake mix
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• White Chocolate Buttercream:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 oz white chocolate
• 1 tablespoon heavy cream
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

Brownies:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Combine egg, butter, water in a bowl. Add box mix, stir until the ingredients are combined, and lumps are gone.
Add chips and nuts, and pour mixture into the greased 9x13-inch baking pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes.
Let cool for 15 minutes and place the brownies on wire cooling rack.

Frosting:

Cream butter until soft and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes), then beat in the vanilla.
With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in powdered sugar ½ cup at a time; allow the sugar to mix in before adding the next ½ cup.
Once all of the sugar has been added, beat on medium speed for 30 seconds and scrape down the sides of the bowl.
Add in the melted white chocolate and beat on medium speed until incorporated.
With the mixer on low, add in heavy cream and beat at medium speed until the frosting has reached your desired consistency.
Serves: 15