Red Velvet Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

Red Velvet Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are a delicious and indulgent dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth. These bars are perfect for any occasion, from a casual family gathering to a fancy dinner party. The combination of the rich red velvet cake and the creamy cream cheese frosting is simply irresistible.
Ingredients:

For the Red Velvet Bars:

- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Mix in the vanilla extract and red food coloring.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the buttermilk, baking soda, and white vinegar.
6. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the bars cool completely before frosting.

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
2. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until creamy.
3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled bars.
4. Cut into squares and serve.
These Red Velvet Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting are a perfect combination of sweet and tangy flavors. The moist and fluffy red velvet cake is perfectly complemented by the creamy and tangy cream cheese frosting. The bars are easy to make and look stunning on any dessert table. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual family gathering to a fancy dinner party.
Type of dish: Dessert Bars
Main ingredients: Flour, Butter, Cream Cheese