Red Velvet Brownies with White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

unsweetened cocoa powder

1 oz

red food coloring (or a scant 2 tbsp)

2 tsp

pure vanilla extract, divided

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, at room temperature

1 1/2 cups

granulated sugar

large eggs, at room temperature

1 1/4 cups

all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, at room temperature

2 1/2 cups

powdered sugar

1 tsp

pure vanilla extract

4 oz

good-quality white chocolate (not chips), melted - I recommend Callebaut

1 tbsp

heavy cream