Description
Delight in these fudgy brownies swirled with a creamy cream cheese layer, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, then remove from heat and stir in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
- Beat in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder until the mixture is smooth and thick.
- Spread half the brownie batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar in a separate bowl until smooth. Spread this over the brownie layer.
- Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter over the cream cheese layer, and swirl to create marbled patterns.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Avoid overcooking for gooey centers.
- Cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
For added flavor, try different types of flavored cream cheese or add nuts to the brownie batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: brownies, dessert, cream cheese, chocolate, baking