A fusion of rich, velvety cream cheese and fudgy chocolate, combining the creaminess of cheesecake with the dense texture of classic brownies. This dessert features a luscious cream cheese layer and a marbled finish, making it visually stunning and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Pour brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
For the cream cheese layer, beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Pour cream cheese mixture over brownie layer and swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
Bake for 30-35 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out with a few moist crumbs.
Allow brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add cocoa powder and powdered sugar, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and milk.
Spread frosting over cooled brownies. Cut into squares and serve.
