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Green Velvet Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
50min
Total Time
12 people
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Budget
Cost
350 kcal
Calories
Get ready for a sweet twist on dessert that’s as colorful as it is delicious!
Ingredients
12
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup green food coloring
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (as needed)
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
Grease and flour the baking pan.
3
In a bowl, whisk cocoa, flour, baking soda, and salt.
4
In another bowl, mix sugar and butter until smooth.
5
Add eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and food coloring, mix well.
6
Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until fully mixed.
7
Pour batter into prepared baking pan.
8
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick comes clean.
9
Cool brownies completely before frosting.
10
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together.
11
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until smooth.
12
Add milk to adjust frosting consistency, as needed.
13
Spread frosting over cooled brownies.
14
Cut into squares and enjoy!
Pro Tips
Use room temperature ingredients for easy mixing
Let brownies cool completely before frosting
Troubleshooting
If too dense, mix gently next time
If too dry, check baking time closely
Recipe Variations
Add nuts for crunch
Use white chocolate chips in frosting
Swap cocoa for a less sweet chocolate bar
Serving Suggestions
Serve with vanilla ice cream
Garnish with fresh mint leaves
Pair with a cold glass of milk
Nutrition Facts
350
Calories
4g
Protein
50g
Carbs
15g
Fat
1g
Fiber
30g
Sugar
200mg
Sodium
60mg
Cholesterol
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Overmixing batter makes brownies dense
Not greasing the pan leads to sticking
Underbaking makes them gooey inside
Reviews
Raj P
Mar 26, 2026
Colorful and delicious, a hit at the party!
Sofia T
Apr 16, 2026
Super easy to make and fun to eat!
Chen L
Mar 27, 2026
So rich and tasty, I can't stop eating them.
Maria S
Apr 2, 2026
These brownies are a fun twist on classic!
Ahmed K
Mar 27, 2026
Loved the cream cheese frosting, perfectly balanced.
