Super Easy Red Velvet Brownies with a Cake Mix

5 from 1 vote

Transform a red velvet cake mix into fudgy brownies that are covered in a tangy cream cheese frosting.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 38

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: brownies

Calories: 352kcal

Author: June Albertson-Dick

Preheat the oven to 350°. Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray.
In a large bowl combine red velvet cake mix, oil, eggs, vanilla extract and milk. This can be done either by hand or with a hand held mixer.
Pour the batter into the prepared 9×9 pan and spread out into an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes {or until the sides are set and the middle still has a little jiggle}. To get the fudgy texture you know and love, be sure to not over bake. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely {about an hour}.

Once your bars are completely cooled, combine your cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl and mix using an electric until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and continue to mix until you have a creamy frosting. NOTE: This might take a minute or two. The frosting will look dry but keep mixing and it will come together. Finally, add the vanilla. Mix one more time until completely mixed in.
Spread the frosting onto the cooled bars in an even layer. Refrigerate for an hour or two and cut into 12 squares. Serve and enjoy. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Line the pan with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray. This combination makes removing the brownies from the pan super simple.
Use a store bought cream cheese frosting. This will save time and make it easy to pull together.
Allow the brownies to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Store the red velvet brownies in the refrigerator. They will last about 4 days.