Description
A rich, fudgy chocolate brownie topped with a vibrant orange-colored cream cheese swirl for a festive Halloween look.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Orange gel food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk melted butter, granulated sugar, and cocoa powder together in a bowl until smooth.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract one by one until the batter is glossy.
- Gently fold in flour and salt with a spatula until just combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then add orange food coloring.
- Pour chocolate batter into the pan and dollop the orange mixture on top.
- Use a toothpick to swirl the orange mixture into the chocolate in a figure-eight pattern.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set but the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool completely in the pan for 2 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American