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Chocolate Red Velvet Nutella Brownies

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 912 brownies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Craving a show-stopping dessert that combines decadence, color, and flavor? These Chocolate Red Velvet Nutella Brownies are your go-to. They deliver the rich depth of cocoa, the signature flair of red velvet, and the gooey indulgence of Nutella all in one stunning square. Perfect for quick dessert ideas, holiday parties, or whenever you want an easy recipe that still impresses, this brownie recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite.


Ingredients

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3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp red gel food coloring

3/4 cup Nutella, softened

Extra Nutella (optional, for garnish)

Red velvet cake crumbs or red sanding sugar (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.

2. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

3. Whisk melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time.

4. Stir in vanilla and red food coloring.

5. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients gently.

6. Spread half batter into pan. Add Nutella and swirl. Repeat layers.

7. Bake 28–32 minutes until moist crumbs form on a toothpick.

8. Cool completely before slicing into squares.


Notes

Use gel food coloring for a vibrant red color.

Allow brownies to cool fully before cutting for clean edges.

Warm slices for 10–15 seconds for extra gooey texture.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 brownie
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

Keywords: chocolate brownies, red velvet, Nutella dessert, easy recipe