Ingredients
– 1 cup unsalted butter
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 1 tablespoon red food coloring
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup cocoa powder
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– 1 egg yolk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the cream cheese layer)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Electric mixer or whisk
– Rubber spatula
– 9×13 inch baking pan
– Parchment paper (optional)
– Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-Step Instructions
Let’s dive into the fun part! First, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is crucial, as it ensures that your brownies bake evenly and develop that perfect fudgy texture. While the oven warms up, I like to melt the butter in a large mixing bowl and then add granulated sugar, whisking them together until it’s nice and smooth. After that, I mix in the eggs, red food coloring, and vanilla extract, which gives the batter that gorgeous crimson color. It really makes my kitchen feel festive! (See the next page below to continue steps…)