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Decadent Red Velvet Brownie Bread with Cream Cheese Swirl

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A rich and velvety red velvet brownie bread with a tangy cream cheese swirl, combining the fudgy texture of brownies with the tender crumb of quick bread. Perfect for brunch, potlucks, or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed recommended)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar (can substitute half with brown sugar)
  • ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) buttermilk (or regular milk with 1 tbsp vinegar)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp red food coloring (gel-based preferred)
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened (full-fat)
  • ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare the cream cheese swirl: Beat softened cream cheese with ⅓ cup sugar until smooth. Add 1 egg, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp flour. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  4. In another bowl, whisk granulated sugar with melted butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in buttermilk, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.
  5. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour half of the red velvet batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Dollop the cream cheese mixture evenly over the batter.
  8. Top with remaining red velvet batter and spread evenly. Swirl gently with a butter knife or skewer to create marbled patterns.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking at 50 minutes with a toothpick. It should come out with a few moist crumbs but no wet batter.
  10. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best texture. Avoid overmixing batter to keep bread tender. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Brush top with melted butter after baking for a glossy finish. Let bread cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.

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Keywords: red velvet, brownie bread, cream cheese swirl, quick bread, dessert, chocolate, easy baking, holiday baking

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