These ooey-gooey brownies are topped with a cream cheese frosting that's to die for. Every bite of 'em is just pure decadence and they're honestly some of the fudgiest brownies you'll ever make/eat! Plus they couldn't be simpler to make - just a handful of steps are all you have to follow to put them together.
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Why You'll Love This Brownie Recipe with Cream Cheese Frosting
I don't know about you, but I absolutely love brownies. My mom used to make brownies all the time, so they're a nostalgic dessert for me. It makes me think of those days I'd come home, and my mom would have a freshly baked tray of brownies on the kitchen counter.
She would add a secret ingredient to the batter that made the fudgiest brownies ever, so I added that ingredient to this recipe. I'll let you in on the secret: it's melted dark chocolate!
Then, to make the brownies even better, I finish them off with my famous three-ingredient cream cheese frosting. It takes minutes to make, and you can whip it up while the brownies are cooling!
Ingredients For Cream Cheese Frosted Brownies
- Butter- This beloved baking ingredient is what balances the cocoa powder and ensures the brownies don't end up crumbly and dry.
- Dark chocolate- I recommend using melting chocolate chips in particular. A high-quality chocolate works best in this recipe.
- Sugar- Granulated sugar works wonderfully.
- Eggs- Even though you typically use 2 eggs for an 8x8 pan of brownies, this recipe uses 3 to ensure the chewy texture.
- Vanilla extract- Subtly enhances all the irresistible chocolatey flavor.
- Flour- All-purpose flour is my go-to because any other would make these fudgy brownies too light and airy. The key is not to have any air holes in the batter.
- Cocoa powder- Gives these brownies that signature chocolate flavor. Use unsweetened cocoa powder or sweetened cocoa powder for sweeter brownies.
- Salt- A must to balance out the sweetness and enhance all the flavors.
- Frosting- cream cheese, powdered sugar, & vanilla extract.
How To Make Brownies With Cream Cheese Frosting
Step 1: Prepare. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick baking spray.
Step 2: Melt the chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and chocolate. Microwave them for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until the chocolate is completely melted. Let the chocolate cool for 3-5 minutes.
Step 3: Add the eggs and sugar. Add the eggs to the chocolate mixture and beat using a hand mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. Then add the sugar and mix until combined.
Step 4: Add dry ingredients. Take out a rubber spatula and mix the vanilla into the batter. Next, add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix with the spatula until everything is just combined.
Step 5: Bake and frost. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. Let the brownies cool completely, then frost the extra fudgy brownies with cream cheese frosting. Serve and enjoy!
How To Store Leftover Brownies
At room temperature: Only store these brownies at room temperature if they don't have the frosting on them yet. They can be stored wrapped in plastic wrap at room temp for 4-5 days.
In the fridge: Once the brownies are frosted, storing them in the fridge is the best option. Store the brownies in an airtight container, and they will last in the fridge for about a week.
In the freezer: To keep the brownies for even longer, you can freeze them. I recommend not freezing them frosted. So, if you're planning to freeze any of the brownies, try not to frost them.
With that said, once the brownies are baked you can transfer 'em to a freezer-safe bag and then freeze them. Store like this they'll last for up to 6 months.
More Brownie Recipes To Try
Brownies with Cream Cheese Frosting
These ooey-gooey brownies are topped with a cream cheese frosting that's to die for. Every bite of 'em is just pure decadence and they're honestly some of the fudgiest brownies you'll ever make/eat! Plus they couldn't be simpler to make - just a handful of steps are all you have to follow to put them together.
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup (170g) dark chocolate
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Frosting:
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC) and line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick baking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and chocolate. Microwave for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between until the chocolate is completely melted. Up to 90 seconds total. Let the chocolate cool for 5 minutes.
- Add the eggs to the chocolate and beat using a hand mixer on high speed for 2 minutes. Add the sugar and beat again.
- Switch to a spatula and add vanilla mix until combined. Next, add the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Pour the batter into the lined baking pan and bake for 25 minutes for super fudgy brownies. Cool.
- Mix the frosting ingreidents in a bowl with an electric mixer. Frost the cooled brownies and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Serving Size:
1 brownieAmount Per Serving: Calories: 221Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 470mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 3gSugar: 0gProtein: 4g
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