Pink Velvet Brownies
These cute Pink Velvet Brownies are bright pink with a strong vanilla flavor, but no strawberries! They are the perfect mix of brownie and blondie with no artificial flavors.
Servings: 9
Calories: 483kcal
Ingredients
Blondie Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅞ cup granulated white sugar ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pink food dye I like Wilton ROSE food dye
Cream Cheese Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 ounce cream cheese room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Add the butter, sugar, vanilla bean paste, and egg whites to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl and mix until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl with a rubber spatula and beat once more to ensure all the ingredients are fully incorporated. Batter will be very thick - this is normal.
- Add the food dye to the bowl and mix until fully combined.
- Scoop the batter into a greased and parchment-lined 9x9-inch baking dish. Smooth the top out with a spatula.
- Bake the blondies in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only moist crumbs on it.
- Allow the blondies to cool completely.
Directions for Frosting:
- Add the cream cheese, butter, vanilla bean paste, and powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled blondies and top with sprinkles, if desired.
- Cut the blondies into 9 equal-sized squares. Store any leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- Check your pink velvet brownies for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center. It should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Adjust the amount of pink food coloring based on the brand and shade you use. Some may appear muted and dull after they bake.
- Avoid overbaking the brownies to prevent them from becoming dry and crumbly.
Nutrition
Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 189mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg