Description
Delightful dessert combining rich, fudgy brownies with a light, creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a large bowl and stir in the granulated sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then beat in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely in the pan.
- While the brownies cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once brownies are cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting over the top, slice into squares, and serve.
Notes
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or dust with cocoa powder for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg