RED VELVET & CREAM CHEESE SWIRL BROWNIES

By jenlin

Ingredients

• 1 CUP MELTED BUTTER
• 1/3 CUP UNSWEETENED COCOA POWDER
• 2 CUPS SUGAR, DIVIDED
• 5 LARGE EGGS
• 1 1 OUNCE BOTTLE RED FOOD COLORING
• 1 TEASPOON DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR
• 1 TEASPOON VANILLA EXTRACT
• 1 1/2 CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
• 1 8 OUNCE PACKAGE CREAM CHEESE - SOFTENED

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from pauladeenmagazine.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick baking spray with flour. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter and cocoa until mixture is smooth.

In a large bowl, beat 1 3/4 cups sugar and 4 eggs at medium-high speed with a mixer until fluffy. Reduce speed to medium-low, and beat in food coloring, vinegar, vanilla, and butter mixture, beating until combined. Gradually beat in flour. Spoon batter into prepared pan.

In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and remaining egg at medium speed with a mixer until smooth. Drop mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls on top of batter in pan, and gently swirl with a knife.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.


Makes 2 1/2 dozen (approximately)