Description
These Green Velvet Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting are a fun, festive dessert that feels just as perfect for holiday dessert trays as it does for a quick breakfast treat with coffee, an easy dessert for parties, or one of those creative food ideas you make when you want something different. The brownies are soft, moist, and velvety with a hint of cocoa, while the smooth cream cheese frosting adds a rich tangy finish. If you are looking for easy recipe inspiration, brownie recipes, dessert bars, baking ideas, or sweet treats for gatherings, this colorful homemade dessert is a beautiful and crowd-pleasing choice.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon green food coloring
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons green sprinkles
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Mix in the green food coloring and vanilla extract until the color is even.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in batches, alternating with the buttermilk.
7. Stir in the white vinegar and mix just until the batter is smooth.
8. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
9. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan.
11. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
12. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until light and fluffy.
13. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled brownies.
14. Top with green sprinkles, chill for 20 minutes if desired, then slice and serve.
Notes
Do not frost the brownies before they are fully cooled, or the cream cheese frosting will soften too much and slide off the top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 43g
- Sodium: 257mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 84mg