Description
Homemade chocolate brownies with cream cheese frosting bring rich, velvety indulgence to your dessert table. Silky smooth frosting crowns these decadent squares, promising pure bliss with each delectable bite you savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ¼ cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 grams) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (85 grams) chocolate chips (optional, for extra fudginess)
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Frosting Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (1 stick/113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F (175°C), preparing a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a light grease layer or parchment paper lining.
- Combine melted butter with granulated and brown sugars in a spacious mixing bowl, whisking until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform texture.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly to create a smooth, cohesive liquid base.
- Sift flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder into a separate container, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring with minimal agitation to maintain a tender consistency.
- Delicately introduce chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to spread it into an even layer that reaches all corners.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a subtle firmness and checking with a toothpick that emerges with a few moist crumbs.
- Remove from the oven and allow the brownies to cool completely, which helps set their rich, fudgy texture.
- Once cooled, prepare to frost the brownies with a smooth cream cheese topping, ensuring an even and decorative coverage.
Notes
- Ensure butter is melted but not hot to prevent cooking the eggs prematurely.
- Use room temperature eggs for smoother batter integration and consistent texture.
- Sift dry ingredients thoroughly to eliminate cocoa powder lumps and create silky-smooth brownies.
- Avoid overmixing batter to maintain tender, fudgy brownie consistency.
- Line pan with parchment paper for easy removal and clean cutting.
- Check brownies early to prevent overbaking, which can cause dry texture.
- Allow brownies to cool completely before adding cream cheese frosting to prevent melting.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor.
- Insert toothpick at an angle to accurately test doneness without creating large holes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg