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Red Velvet Brownies with Cake Mix cut into 9 squares on parchment paper.

Red Velvet Brownies with Cake Mix

Angela
For an easy recipe for red velvet brownies, uses a store-bought cake mix. These yummy moist, fudgy, & rich brownies are packed with white chocolate chips. They look & taste gourmet but only take 5 minutes & 5 ingredients to mix up. Great for Valentine's Day, Christmas, parties, & potlucks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 440 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 or 8x8 square baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 Red Velvet Cake Mix Betty Crocker or other brands
  • ½ cup salted butter melted
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1.25 cups white chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
    Prepare the square backing pan by lining it with parchment paper.
  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the room-temperature egg & whisk.
  • Melt the stick of salted butter in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • To the egg add the cake mix, butter, & vanilla. Using a wooden spoon or spatula spoon, stir to combine.
    Do NOT over mix, only mix until the dry ingredients are mixed it. It may have small lumps and bumps - that is ok. This is a dense batter.
  • Pour in the white chocolate chips and fold them to combine so they are evenly distributed. The batter will be thick/
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan. Spread it out so it is even in the pan and all edges and center have the same thickness. This ensures it cooks evenly.
  • Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes. The edges will be set but the center will still have a slight give if you lightly press on the top. This allows for a gooey rich center.
    If you want a firmer brownie, bake for an additional 5 minutes for a total of 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven when done and let cool for 30 minutes. Once completely cool, lift the parchment paper from the pan and place it on a cutting board.
    Cut into 9 squares. Enjoy!
  • Optional - melt white candy melts and drizzle on the top. Or top them with cream cheese frosting.
  • Store leftovers in an air tight container. Place in the pantry or other cool dark place. Brownies will stay fresh for up to 3 days.

Notes

The nutritional information here is shared using the Betty Crocker cake mix box  and 9 LARGE pieces.  
SUBSTITIONS & VARIATIONS:
  • Use milk or dark chocolate chips instead of white.
  • Use 2 eggs if you want a more "cakey" texture.
  • Add ½ cup chopped nuts if you like them in your brownies.
  • Fun Holiday decorations - add white or cream cheese frosting & sprinkles for a festive look such as red/green for Christmas or red & pink for Valentines day or rainbow sprinkles for Easter. 
STORING:
  • Store leftovers in a cool dry place covered in the pan or in a container with a lid for up to 3 days. 
  • Freeze individual brownies in a single layer. Once frozen, they can then be placed in an air-tight container/stacked or Ziploc bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Defrost overnight in the refrigerator to enjoy later. 

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 507mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 1gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 2mg
Keyword birthday, christmas, easy, kid favorite, quick, valentine's day
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