Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 large egg (for cheesecake layer)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional, for added flavor)
Instructions
- Mix the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine melted butter and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add the dry mixture into wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Add pumpkin puree: Gently fold in pumpkin puree until evenly incorporated into the batter. Set aside.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sugar, egg, vanilla, and cinnamon until creamy.
- Assemble the brownies: Pour brownie batter into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Dollop and swirl the cream cheese mixture over the batter with a knife or toothpick for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chocolate chips to the brownie batter.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smoother cheesecake layer.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped brownies up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 290 Kcal
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg