Red Velvet Brownie Cupcakes combine the rich flavors of chocolate with the festive flair of red velvet. The delightful treats are sure to impress at any gathering, offering a moist, brownie-like texture topped with luscious frosting. Let’s whip up a batch of the cupcakes that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
When baking Red Velvet Brownie Cupcakes, feel free to swap out bittersweet chocolate for semi-sweet if that’s what you have on hand. For a gluten-free option, consider using a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. If allergies are a concern, substituting eggs can be done with a flaxseed or chia seed mixture, and be mindful of the orange extract if citrus allergies are a factor.
Brownies & Bars
Red Velvet Brownie Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 drops orange extract
- 5 teaspoons red food coloring
- 1 cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line your cupcake tins with liners.
- Melt 1 cup of butter and 8 ounces of bittersweet chocolate in a double boiler over barely simmering water, stirring frequently until smooth. Allow the mixture to cool slightly after melting.
- In a large bowl, beat together 4 eggs, then whisk in 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, and 5 drops of orange extract until well combined.
- Carefully mix the cooled chocolate mixture into the egg-sugar mixture, followed by 5 teaspoons of red food coloring until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in 1 cup of flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Spoon the batter into the prepared cupcake tins, filling them about two-thirds full, and bake for 35-40 minutes or until shiny and beginning to crack on top.
- Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack before frosting with whipped cream cheese frosting once completely cool.
Part of our Brownie and Bar Recipes collection — Part 4 of 4:
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