Dead Velvet Oreo Brownies
Updated: Nov 22, 2020
Dead Velvet Oreo Brownies
These “dead velvet” brownies have five layers to satisfy even the most indulgent sweet tooth! There are two Oreo layers, a chocolate brownie layer, a red velvet brownie layer, topped with a cream cheese buttercream layer!! All of my favorites 😇
The red Oreo layer is made from the Christmas version of the Oreo to really bring home the red, black, and white theme of Deadpool! Of course, though, they can be substituted with the regular Oreo to make this recipe year-round!
Servings: 16 Brownies
Prep Time: 1 Hour
Total Time: 3 Hours
Ingredients
Chocolate Brownies
1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 oz semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder, divided into 1/ cup + 2 tablespoons
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Black food coloring
1 package of regular Oreos
1 package of Christmas Oreos
Red Velvet Brownies
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon white vinegar
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
Red food coloring
Cream Cheese Buttercream Filling
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Prep: Line a 13x9 pan with parchment paper and set aside. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
Brownies: In a large bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of flour and 1/4 cup of unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder. Set aside.
Brownies: In a medium heatproof bowl, combine the 4 oz chopped bittersweet chocolate and 1/8 cup of unsweetened dutch process cocoa powder. Put the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes until the butter comes to a simmer. Pour the hot butter over the chocolate mixture and allow it to sit for 2 minutes. Beat until the chocolate mixture is completely smooth and melted.
Brownies: In a large bowl, add granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Add eggs. Beat until well-combined. Beat on high speed until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
Brownies: Slowly combine the chocolate mixture and the butter mixture. Blend until smooth. Gently fold in the flour mixture until just combined. Add black food coloring until the desired color is reached. Set aside.
Red Velvet Brownies: In a large bowl, beat together sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth and creamy (1-2 minutes). Beat in the white vinegar.
Red Velvet Brownies: Melt 1/2 cup of unsalted butter in the microwave for 30 seconds until melted. Beat the melted butter into the large bowl.
Red Velvet Brownies: Fold in the cocoa powder and then fold in the flour (making sure the batter is well-combined in between additions).
Red Velvet Brownies: Add red food coloring to the mixture until the desired hue is reached.
Brownies: Line the bottom of the 13x9 pan with the regular Oreos. Pour the chocolate brownies over the Oreo layer. Top the brownie layer with the Christmas (red) Oreos. Pour the red velvet brownies over that Oreo layer.
Brownies: Bake for about 45-55 minutes and allow to cool.
Buttercream: In a large bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, 8 ounces cream cheese, salt, and 3 teaspoons of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Buttercream: Beat 4 cups of powdered sugar into the mixture.
Buttercream: Spread the buttercream in a smooth layer over the brownies.
Assembly: Roughly chop the remaining Oreos and then sprinkle over the buttercream.
Enjoy!
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