Decadent Red Velvet Brownies Recipe with Cream Cheese Swirl

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, melt the butter. Whisk in the granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
3. Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring; mix until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt; fold into the wet ingredients until just combined.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract; beat until smooth and creamy.
6. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan, followed by dollops of the cream cheese mixture. Use a knife to swirl.
7. Pour the remaining brownie batter on top and swirl again.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs.
9. Allow brownies to cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before slicing into squares.