These red velvet bars are a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining the rich flavor of red velvet cake with a creamy frosting that melts in your mouth. Perfect for celebrations or just a sweet treat, these bars are sure to impress anyone with a sweet tooth.
Imagine biting into a soft, moist cake bar that’s beautifully red, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. The combination of flavors creates a balanced sweetness that will leave you wanting more. Easy to make and even easier to share, these bars are a must-try for any dessert lover.
Irresistibly Soft Red Velvet Bars
These red velvet bars are soft, rich, and bursting with flavor, featuring a moist cake base and a creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. The taste is a seamless blend of chocolate and vanilla, perfectly complemented by the sweet and slightly tangy frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder until well combined.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, egg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
- Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until creamy and smooth.
- Frost the Bars: Once the bars are completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top.
- Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy your decadent red velvet bars!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 280kcal
- Fat: 14g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 36g